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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Constantine give her daughter to an orphanage in Chicago when she was just a little girl?
(a) Constantine was single and could not care for her.
(b) Constantine was hiding her from her biological father.
(c) She was ill and Constantine no longer wanted her.
(d) Her skin was too white for her to go unnoticed in the south.

2. Under what name does Skeeter plan to publish her book?
(a) Eugenia Phelan.
(b) Anonymous.
(c) Skeeter Phelan.
(d) Rebecca Whitworth.

3. What famous literary character does Skeeter compare herself to in chapter 27?
(a) Cathrine Linton.
(b) Boo Radley.
(c) Holden Caulfield.
(d) Hamlet.

4. What book does Minny discover Johnny Foote is reading in chapter 18?
(a) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(b) Uncle Tom's Cabin.
(c) Stride Toward Freedom.
(d) The Biography of Washington Carver.

5. What does Celia Foote threaten to do in the aftermath of the disaster at the Benefit?
(a) Move closer into Jackson.
(b) Ignore Hilly Holbrook's overtures of friendship.
(c) Write a tell all book about Jackson housewives.
(d) Leave her husband.

6. When does Skeeter mail the manuscript to Harper and Row?
(a) Too late for the deadline.
(b) Shortly before Christmas.
(c) She does not.
(d) In January.

7. 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 has decided to move out of the area.
(d) She moved to Mrs. Leefolt's house.

8. Who tells Aibileen to stay away from Skeeter if she wants to keep her job?
(a) Minny.
(b) Hilly Holbrook.
(c) Mr. Leefolt.
(d) Mrs. Leefolt.

9. What actress does Skeeter note is on the cover of Life magazine?
(a) Katherine Hepburn.
(b) Audrey Hepburn.
(c) Elizabeth Taylor.
(d) Rita Hayworth.

10. Who calls Minny at home in the beginning of chapter 26 to speak about Celia Foote?
(a) Skeeter Phelan.
(b) Aibileen.
(c) Johnny Foote.
(d) Hilly Holbrook.

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

12. What ailment does Minny's son, Benny, suffer?
(a) Severe allergies.
(b) Colic.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Asthma.

13. What tree does Celia Foote keep threatening to cut down in her yard?
(a) The pecan tree.
(b) The magnolia tree.
(c) The peach tree.
(d) The mimosa tree.

14. Why does Celia think Hilly does not like her, a misunderstanding she wants to clear up in chapter 25?
(a) Hilly thinks Celia trapped Johnny into marriage.
(b) Hilly thinks Celia has told lies about her around town.
(c) Hilly thinks Johnny cheated on her with Celia.
(d) Hilly thinks Celia stole Minny with a promise of higher wages.

15. What does Celia call Minny at the end of chapter 17 that makes Minny annoyed with Celia?
(a) Maid.
(b) Friend.
(c) Servant.
(d) Irritant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aibileen's church give her to celebrate the publication of the book?

2. Why does Minny fear for her job in chapter 24?

3. What war does Skeeter see a news report about on the television in chapter 19?

4. Who attracts a large amount of attention upon her arrival at the Benefit?

5. Who buys a copy of Skeeter and Aibileen's book for Hilly Holbrook?

(see the answer keys)

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