The Maids
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How many kids did Abilene "raise" in her life?
17
What job did Skeeter get?
The Miss Myrna column in the newspaper.
Why didn't the other women of Jackson like Celia Foote
Because she was married to Hilly's ex, Johnny
Why did Miss Hilly have a problem sharing the bathrooms with African Americans?
She thought they carried diseases that she could catch.
Was Skeeter's mom happy that she got a job at the newspaper?
No, she was more concerned that she did not have a husband yet.
How much does Abilene make per hour?
.95 cents an hour
How much did she get paid writing for the newspaper?
$8.00 per week
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How was Celia different from the other women in Jackson?
She was nice to her maid, Minny, and did not see her as less than
Why did Yule Mae Davis get arrested?
For stealing a ring from Miss. Hilly's house.
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Why didn't Abilene want to be part of the book at first?
She was afraid she might be hurt or killed.
Who was Constantine?
Skeeter's former maid
In the newspaper, instead of putting bring old coats to Hilly's house, Skeeter write to bring old ________
Commodes
What college did Skeeter go to?
Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)
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How did Abilene's son die?
He got hurt at work but the hospital would not treat him and he died at home.
What changed Abilene's mind about being part of the book?
Why did Minnie get fired?
Because she used the bathroom in the house.
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Why was Skeeter upset when she found out Constantine was fired?
Because Constantine had raised her.
Why did Celia want her husband to know she hired a maid?
She wanted him to think she could do it all on her own.
Who was the black activist that was killed by getting shot in the back?
Who is Medgar Evers.
How many maids did Skeeter's editor say she needed for her book?
At least 12
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What did Miss Hilly's new maid, Yule Mae, ask for?
For a loan of $75 for her twin's tuition for school.
What town is Ceila from?
Sugarditch
What was Aibileen's son's name?
Treelore
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What was Minny's oldest daughter's name?
Sugar
What did Minny add to her story as insurance so they knew they wouldn't get caught or in trouble for helping with the book?
She added the story about her "chocolate" pie.
Who did Minnie get a job with after Miss Hilly?
Celia Foote
What did Skeeter's mom do to her before her date?
Permed her hair
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What was Minny's abusive husband's name?
Raggedy ol Leroy
What was the real story about Constantine getting fired?
Constantine's daughter used the front door to come in the house which embarrassed Skeeter's mother and she felt pressured by her friends to fire her.
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What was Stuart's reaction when he found out that Skeeter had written The Help?
He thought things were fine and didn't understand why she would cause trouble and broke up with her.