The Maids
What is the name of the baby Aibileen takes care of now?
Mae Mobley
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 won't Hilly use the bathroom at Elizabeth's house?
She didn't want to use the same bathroom as the help. 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.
What family does Aibileen work for?
The Leefolt Family / Elizabeth
How long did Skeeter attend college?
She went to Ole Miss for 4 years
Name 1 of 3 reasons Minny thinks Celia was "weird".
She tried to shake her hand when they first met.
She thought Minnie didn't want the job.
She didn't tell her husband she was hiring a maid.
How does Skeeter look different than the other girls?
Answers may vary
What does Skeeter excitedly bring from New York to her job interview?
A letter from a publishing company telling her that she has potential
Who was Constantine?
Skeeter's former maid
Did Skeeter agree with the help using different restrooms?
No
Who is miss Celia Foote's maid and what happens every friday?
Her maid is Minny Jackson and she has cooking lessons every friday .
What did Aibileen's teacher tell her to do so she wouldn't lose her ability to read and write?
To read and write everyday. That's why she writes down her prayers.
What does Minny put in her "special chocolate pie" for Hilly and what nickname does Hilly get as a result?
Feces / "Two Slice Hilly"
Why did Minny get fired?
Because she used Hilly's bathroom in the house.
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?
She was the best cook, but she no one else wanted to take the job.
She stole the silver.
What exciting plans has Hilly set up for Skeeter?
A date with her husband's cousin, Stuart.
What happened to Aibileen's son and what was his name?
He was crushed at the loading dock where is he worked and his name was Treelore
What does Skeeter want to write?
A book from the point of view from the help.
Celia told her husband that she had hired Minny to be her maid.
True
False
False
What shocking news did Skeeter receive when she came home from college?
Her childhood maid has gone to Chicago to live with family.
Name 1 of the 7 rules of working for a white lady.
1. White people are not your friends
2. Don't use their bathroom
3. Taste their food with different spoons
4. Use the same cup, fork, and plate
5. You eat in the kitchen
6 Don't hit their kids
7. No sass-mouthing