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1. How does the novel explain the origin of the name Slade Brook?

The novel explains the origin of the name Slade Brook as being a misprint of Slate Brook, which would have been descriptive, in favor of following the name of an undertaker who, drunk, drowned in the shallow creek.

2. How does the novel explain the tradition of telling bees their keeper has died?

The novel explains the tradition of telling bees their keeper has died as an old one, required if bees are to be kept past the death of one keeper into the care of another. By tradition, bees will leave if not told their previous keeper has passed on.

3. Why does Olivia have trouble remembering Asher’s practice schedule?

Olivia has trouble remembering Asher’s practice schedule because it changes often.

4. What, in the novel, is the story of Aristaeus?

In the novel, the story of Aristaeus is that he fell in love with Eurydice and was killed by a snake while pursuing her.

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