The Secret Life of Bees Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Who is the man outside that is working with June?

Neil

What shape did May put Lily's pancake in?

The shape of an L

Why won't June get married?

She was to be married before, but the man left her at the altar

What is Neil's job?

A principal at June's school Signup and view all the answers

What did Lily not know about black people?

That they could blush Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one question asked in South Carolina?

Where are you from Signup and view all the answers

Where did Lily say that she was from?

Spartanburg County Signup and view all the answers

Who makes up the Daughters of Mary?

Queenie, Violet, Lunelle, Mabelee, and Cressie, Otis Hill Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lunelle?

Hat maker Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mabelee?

Wore tiger fur wrapped with gold fringe Signup and view all the answers

Who is Cressie?

Crimson smokestack with black netting and ostrich feathers Signup and view all the answers

Who is Otis Hill?

One man in the group, stubby teeth Signup and view all the answers

Who is Otis Hill's wife?

Known as 'Sugar Girl' Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sugar Girl?

White dress, turquoise cotton gloves, emerald green turban on her head Signup and view all the answers

What is the story behind 'Our Lady of Chains'?

Obadiah saw something along the Ashley river, it was a wooden figure of a woman. Her fist was balled up, he pulled the figure out of the water, she said to him that she will be taking care of him. Signup and view all the answers

What song did June play on the cello?

Amazing Grace Signup and view all the answers

What song did June play on the piano?

Go tell it on the mountain Signup and view all the answers

What would make a person do strange things?

Heat Signup and view all the answers

What day was the rocket going to launch?

July 28th Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the rocket?

Ranger Seven Signup and view all the answers

Where was the rocket going to be launched from?

Cape Kennedy, Florida Signup and view all the answers

How long was the rocket traveling?

253,665 miles Signup and view all the answers

What was the point of the mission?

To take pictures of earth's surface and send them back Signup and view all the answers

What did the newspaper call the rocket launch?

'Luna-tic Vision' Signup and view all the answers

Why was August upset?

They were going to ruin the moon Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

Neil is June's boyfriend, working alongside her.
June refrains from marriage due to a past experience of being left at the altar.
Lily learns about the complexities of race, discovering that black people can blush.

Cultural Insights

The most common question in South Carolina is asking where someone is from, highlighting social connections.
Lily claims to be from Spartanburg County, facilitating her acceptance in the community.

Daughters of Mary

The group consists of Queenie, Violet, Lunelle, Mabelee, Cressie, and Otis Hill.
Lunelle is identified as a hat maker.
Mabelee is noted for her tiger fur attire.
Cressie is described with a striking crimson smokestack adorned with black netting and ostrich feathers.
Otis Hill, a male member of the group, has distinct stubby teeth, and his wife is known as "Sugar Girl," who wears a white dress, turquoise cotton gloves, and an emerald green turban.

Spiritual and Historical Elements

"Our Lady of Chains" originated when Obadiah discovered a wooden figure of a woman by the Ashley River, who promised to care for him.

Music and Emotion

June plays "Amazing Grace" on the cello and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" on the piano, showcasing her musical talent.
The heat affects people’s behavior, causing them to act strangely.

Events and Milestones

The rocket named Ranger Seven was set to launch on July 28th from Cape Kennedy, Florida.
The mission had a significant distance of 253,665 miles, aiming to photograph the Earth's surface.
The newspaper labeled the launch as "Luna-tic Vision."
August expresses distress regarding the potential negative impact of the mission, fearing it would disrupt the moon.

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