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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who visits the Phelans in chapter 9?
(a) Constantine, their former maid.
(b) Carlton, Skeeter's brother.
(c) Elizabeth Leefolt.
(d) Hilly Holbrook.

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

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

4. Who is Mrs. Stein?
(a) A maid working in Jackson.
(b) A neighbor to Longleaf.
(c) An editor for Harper & Row.
(d) A friend of Skeeter's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Celia Foote use to protect Minny from a crazy, naked man in chapter 24?

2. Who is Pascagoula's cousin?

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

4. What does Skeeter push Stuart to tell her about his ex-fiancee in chapter 19 that causes some tension between them?

5. Why does Minny think she no longer has a job with the Footes at the end of chapter 17?

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