The Help

What does Mr. Johnny do when he walks in on Minny?

• He chases her out of the house with a small ax

• He said he never agreed to pay a maid

• He said he knew she had been helping Celia

• He said he knew her sister Cora Blue

What does Skeeter leave behind at Hilly's that could be a huge problem?

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Who shows up unexpectedly at Long Leaf?

• Medgar Evers, the NAACP rep

• The Chief of Police

• Hilly and William and their children

• Sewart Withworth

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In which city and state is The Help set?

• a) Atlanta, Georgia

• b) Jackson, Mississippi

• c) Birmingham, Alabama

• d) Charleston, South Carolina

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What is the name of the maid who works for the Leefolt family and is one of the main characters?

• • Aibileen

• • Minny

• • Hilly

• • Elizabeth

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What motivates Skeeter to write a book about the black maids?

• She wanted to rebel against her family

• She wanted to give a voice to the maids and their fight for justice

• She wanted to become a famous writer

• She wanted to help Hilly improve her relationship with the maids

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What advice does Aibileen give to young Mae Mobley, Elizabeth Leefolt’s daughter?

• • You are kind, you are smart, you are important.

• • Never stop dreaming.

• • Hard work will take you far.

• • You are the best cook in the world.

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What is the main reason the maids are afraid to participate in Skeeter's book?

• • Fear of being arrested

• • Fear of losing their jobs

• • Fear of retaliation from the white community

• • Fear of criticism from their families

Who is the first maid to agree to share her story with Skeeter?

• • a) Minny

• • b) Aibileen

• • c) Constantine

• • d) Yule May

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What is the primary setting of the novel 'The Help'?

• Jackson, Mississippi

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Charleston, South Carolina

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