In The Secret Life of Bees the author takes us back to the realities of the early years of the Civil Rights Movement. The Study Guide is a comprehensive aid to reflective reading of this popular novel. Including: 1. An Introduction; 2. Original annotated list of characters; 3. Original sections on setting, genre, themes, etc.; 4. Commentary, explanatory notes and guiding questions for each chapter. 5. Glossary of relevant literary terms; 6. Vocabulary activities and test WITH answers; 7. Two graphic organizers (plot structure and character) for making notes. All you need to reach a deeper understand of this book!