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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attracts a large amount of attention upon her arrival at the Benefit?
(a) Minny Jackson.
(b) Celia Foote.
(c) Elizabeth Leefolt.
(d) Hilly Holbrook.

2. How much time does Mrs. Stein cut off of Skeeter's deadline for completing her book in chapter 26?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three days.

3. What excuse does Aibileen think Skeeter will use for the toilet confusion at Hilly Holbrook's house?
(a) It was a joke.
(b) It was someone else.
(c) It was an accident.
(d) It was a typo.

4. Who was Carl Roberts?
(a) A young black man lynched from speaking out against the Mississippi governor.
(b) A black man jailed for a sit in at a lunch counter.
(c) A white activist in Mississippi.
(d) A friend of Stuart Whitworth.

5. When Skeeter calls Aibileen in chapter 19 to tell her Yule May's decision, what does Aibileen say she was told about Yule May's working status?
(a) She no longer works for Hilly Holbrook.
(b) She has begun working for Lou Anne.
(c) She moved to Mrs. Leefolt's house.
(d) She has decided to move out of the area.

6. What is in a letter Aibileen gives to Skeeter in chapter 27?
(a) Her reasons for pulling out of the book project.
(b) A confession by Yule May.
(c) A resume.
(d) The truth of why Constantine left.

7. Where is the Junior League Benefit for Children held in chapter 25?
(a) The Jackson Country Club.
(b) The Governor's Mansion.
(c) Hilly Holbrook's house.
(d) The Robert E. Lee Hotel.

8. Where does Skeeter go in chapter 19 to cool off in the overwhelming heat?
(a) Hilly's house.
(b) The house.
(c) The Cadillac.
(d) The local department store.

9. What does Hilly announce at the League meeting in chapter 26 that officially cuts Skeeter out of her final tenuous attachment to Jackson social society?
(a) Hilly has thrown Skeeter out of the League.
(b) Hilly has decided to disban the Jackson League.
(c) Hilly will take over as editor of the newsletter.
(d) Hilly has voted to end the newsletter.

10. What list does Mrs. Phelan start writing for Skeeter with the understanding that she is dying?
(a) A what not to say in public list.
(b) A list of skills every new mother should know.
(c) A what not to wear list.
(d) A list of things every new bride should know.

11. Why is Mae Mobley spending less time with Aibileen in chapter 29?
(a) Aibileen spends more time with baby Ross.
(b) She has moved in with her grandmother.
(c) Aibileen no longer works for the Leefolts.
(d) She has begun preschool.

12. Who buys a copy of Skeeter and Aibileen's book for Hilly Holbrook?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mrs. Walters.
(c) Skeeter.
(d) Lou Anne.

13. Why does Minny think she no longer has a job with the Footes at the end of chapter 17?
(a) Celia's mother-in-law fired her.
(b) Johnny Foote found her in the house and fired her.
(c) Celia told her she was fired.
(d) Hilly Holbrook told Celia the truth about Minny and Celia fired her.

14. How common does Aibileen tell Skeeter it was for women to give up their children to care for white families?
(a) Very common.
(b) Rare.
(c) Everyone did it.
(d) Not common, but it was done.

15. Why does Skeeter think the maids in the state senator's house are looking at her oddly in chapter 20?
(a) They dislike her hair.
(b) They think she is not good enough for Stuart.
(c) They know about her book.
(d) They dislike her clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Minny say God would have made people if he had intended for whites and blacks to spend a large amount of time together?

2. What secret does Minny finally reveal to Celia as they wait for the doctor to come in chapter 18?

3. What does Celia tear from Hilly's dress that Hilly later insists Celia make a two hundred dollar donation to the Junior League to make up for?

4. How much time has passed between chapter 28 and chapter 29?

5. Why does Pascagoula tell Skeeter in chapter 19 that no one would work for her mother except her?

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