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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aibileen say in chapter 1 that Miss Leefolt cannot soothe her own baby?
(a) She's too skittish.
(b) She's too skinny.
(c) She's too busy.
(d) She's too inexperienced.

2. What did Robert Brown do for Aibileen in the aftermath of Treelore's death?
(a) Cleaned out Treelore's apartment.
(b) Did some grocery shopping for her.
(c) Made repairs around the house.
(d) Mowed her yard free of charge.

3. What deadline is Skeeter originally given for her book in chapter 12?
(a) January.
(b) December.
(c) February.
(d) March.

4. What does Skeeter try to give Aibileen at Elizabeth Leefolt's house that Aibileen refuses to take in chapter 8?
(a) A new job.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Clothing.

5. What is Skeeter's christian name?
(a) Hillary.
(b) Eugenia.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Georgina.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Skeeter have a date in chapter 9?

2. What does Skeeter admit caused her some disappointment at first in chapter 12?

3. What point of view is used in this novel?

4. What news does Elizabeth Leefolt announce to Skeeter and Hilly in chapter 12?

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

(see the answer key)

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