Characters
Who is the sweet maid who loves little Mae Mobley?
Aibileen Clark
Where is all this drama happening?
Jackson, Mississippi
What’s the big issue in the book?
Racism
Who reminds Mae Mobley she is kind, smart, and important?
Aibileen Clark
Which decade is this story from?
1960s
Which maid would win a cooking contest but maybe lose at keeping quiet?
Minny Jackson
Why did Skeeter come back from college?
To write a book
What word means the bravery to speak up?
Courage
Who’s known for making tough comments?
Minny Jackson
In what state does all this drama happens?
Mississippi
Who was a healthy person who supports racist rules?
What is Skeeter’s book really revealing?
Racism and discrimination
What law helped bring down unfair rules back then?
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Who says, "Sometimes courage skips a generation"?
Skeeter Phelan
Who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?
MLK jr