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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What new pill does Skeeter read about in the newspaper in chapter 19 that is hailed as a pill 'to help women cope with everyday challenges'?
(a) Metamucil.
(b) Valium.
(c) Midol.
(d) Prozac.

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

5. 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 dislike her clothing.
(c) They think she is not good enough for Stuart.
(d) They know about her book.

6. 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 moved to Mrs. Leefolt's house.
(b) She has decided to move out of the area.
(c) She has begun working for Lou Anne.
(d) She no longer works for Hilly Holbrook.

7. What does Aibileen's church give her to celebrate the publication of the book?
(a) A painted portrait.
(b) A new Bible.
(c) A plaque with her name on it.
(d) A book signed by everyone in the church.

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

9. In chapter 27, why does Skeeter claim she continues to go to League meetings?
(a) She is editor of the newsletter.
(b) It is her civic duty.
(c) She hopes Hilly will someday forgive her.
(d) Elizabeth is still her friend.

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

11. How much time has passed between chapter 28 and chapter 29?
(a) Six months.
(b) A month.
(c) A year.
(d) Eighteen months.

12. With whom does Skeeter plan to share the advance money and subsequent royalty payments with?
(a) All the maids who helped write the book.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Just Aibileen.
(d) Aibileen and Minny.

13. Why does Minny fear for her job in chapter 24?
(a) Leroy showed up at the Foote house and caused trouble.
(b) Celia is angry with her again.
(c) Mr. Johnny is unhappy with her work.
(d) Hilly Holbrook found out she works for Celia Foote.

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) Not common, but it was done.
(c) Rare.
(d) Everyone did it.

15. What war does Skeeter see a news report about on the television in chapter 19?
(a) Vietnam War.
(b) War on drugs.
(c) World War II.
(d) Korean War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Celia stay in bed after the disaster at the Benefit?

2. What does Mrs. Phelan tell the Whitworths Skeeter has been writing about in chapter 20?

3. What does Skeeter's mother announce to her at the end of Chapter 28?

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

5. What does Celia call Minny at the end of chapter 17 that makes Minny annoyed with Celia?

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