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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hilly give to Aibileen after a bridge party in chapter 12?
(a) Old clothes from her mother's house.
(b) Old clothes for charity.
(c) A collection of mismatched silver.
(d) A stack of old books.

2. How many interviews with maids does the editor suggest Skeeter include in her book?
(a) Twenty or more.
(b) Thirty or less.
(c) Twelve or more.
(d) Five or six.

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

4. Why does Stuart fail to greet his own parents in chapter 28 when he and Skeeter see them during a dinner out?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) Skeeter's skirt is too short.
(c) Skeeter is drunk.
(d) He wants to keep Skeeter to himself.

5. Where does Hilly Holbrook invite Mrs. Leefolt and Mae Mobley to go in chapter 15?
(a) Jackson Country Club.
(b) Robert E. Lee hotel.
(c) Blackshire Club.
(d) Broadmoore pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Celia Foote refuse to tell her husband she has hired a maid in chapter 3?

2. What name does Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny chose for the book they are writing?

3. With whom does Skeeter plan to share the advance money and subsequent royalty payments with?

4. Who was Carl Roberts?

5. Who does Skeeter feel understands the point of her book more than she ever did?

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