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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gave Skeeter her nickname?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother, Carlton.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Her father.

2. What item in the living room of the Foote residence frightens Minny?
(a) A Confederate pistol.
(b) A full size, stuffed grizzly bear.
(c) A blood colored stain on the shag carpet.
(d) A Confederate flag.

3. Why does Mr. Leefolt tell Mae Mobley she will not go to college in chapter 2?
(a) Mrs. Leefolt donated too much to a Junior League charity.
(b) Mrs. Leefolt is spending unnecessary money building a bathroom for Aibileen.
(c) Mrs. Leefolt hired a maid they cannot afford.
(d) Mrs. Leefolt overspent on a shopping trip.

4. Who, in chapter 16, approaches Aibileen at a Community Concerns Meeting at her church about Skeeter's book?
(a) Yule May.
(b) Louvenia.
(c) Minny.
(d) Goldella.

5. What political office is Hilly's husband running for as she announces in chapter 12?
(a) Mayor.
(b) State senate.
(c) Governor.
(d) Congress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gesture would Constantine use to let Skeeter knew she wanted her to pay close attention to her?

2. What one housekeeping skill is Celia Foote very bad at, as revealed in chapter 3?

3. Who is Miss Myrna?

4. What does Aibileen write in a small blue notepad?

5. What deadline is Skeeter originally given for her book in chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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