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.
Celia Foote was a valued member of the ladies' social group.
True
False
False
Why did Miss Millie 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
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How much did she get paid?
$8.00 per week
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What did Celia do that was so abnormal at lunch?
She sat at the table with her maid.
Why did Yule Mae Davis get arrested?
For stealing a ring from Miss Milly'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
Did Skeeter agree with the help using different restrooms?
No
What was happening to Celia Foote in the bathroom?
She was having a miscarriage.
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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 to hire Minny as her maid?
Why were the African Americans made to get off the bus?
An African American had gotten shot.
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 maid ask for?
For a loan of $75 for her twin's tuition for school.
What does Skeeter want to write?
A book from the point of view from the help.
Celia told her husband that she had hired Milly to be her maid.
True
False
False
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Did the white passengers have to get off the bus?
No
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?
She helped her get ready and straighten her hair.
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Why did Minnie say the other ladies did not like her?
They knew she got pregnant out of wedlock with Mr. John and they thought she is white trash.
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.