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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 15, who accuses Aibileen of not teaching Mae Mobley manners?
(a) Mrs. Walters.
(b) Mrs. Leefolt's mother.
(c) Hilly Holbrook.
(d) Mrs. Leefolt.

2. What point of view is used in this novel?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Second person.
(d) Third person.

3. Who does Skeeter ask for advice in regards to her new job in chapter 6?
(a) Aibileen.
(b) Minny.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Hilly.

4. Who has Skeeter pinpointed as her first interviewee for her book in chapter 8?
(a) Minny.
(b) Hilly.
(c) Aibileen.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. For what act does Mrs. Leefolt punish Mae Mobley in chapter 2 that makes Aibileen feel outrage for the child?
(a) Pulling the phone out of her mother's hand.
(b) Spilling flour on the floor.
(c) Breaking one of her toys.
(d) Tearing up her mother's stationary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Treelore when he died?

2. Who is Pascagoula?

3. On what day is Celia supposed to tell her husband that she has hired Minny as their maid?

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

5. Who does Aibileen recommend Minny to, lying about Elizabeth Leefolt recommending her as a good maid?

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