The Help Chapter 1-5

What is the main theme of racism portrayed in the novel?

• Promotion of equality and unity

• Advocacy for racial harmony

• Celebration of diversity and inclusion

• Dehumanization and discrimination based on race

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Describe the relationship between Aibileen and Mae Mobley.

• Aibileen is a motherly figure to Mae Mobley, forming a close and loving bond.

• Aibileen and Mae Mobley are enemies who constantly argue.

• Aibileen is Mae Mobley's teacher, not forming a personal bond.

• Aibileen and Mae Mobley have a distant and strained relationship.

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What is the primary conflict between Minny and Hilly?

• Minny's agreement with Hilly's fashion choices

• Minny's admiration for Hilly's leadership

• Minny's defiance against Hilly's racism

• Minny's support for Hilly's political views

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Who is the narrator of the story?

• The narrator of the story is Mae Mobley.

• The narrator of the story is a ghost.

• The narrators of the story are Treelore and Aibileen.

• The narration of the story rotates between several characters.

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How does Aibileen's role as a mother figure extend beyond her own child?

• Aibileen refuses to provide any emotional support or guidance to children other than her own

• Aibileen's role as a mother figure is limited to her biological child

• Aibileen only focuses on her own child and neglects other children in need

• Aibileen extends her role as a mother figure by caring for and nurturing other children in her community, providing love, support, and guidance beyond her own child.

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Discuss the impact of racism on the characters' lives in the novel.

• The characters benefit from racism in the novel

• Racism in the novel impacts the characters' lives by creating barriers to opportunities, causing emotional distress, and perpetuating stereotypes.

• Racism in the novel is portrayed positively

• Racism in the novel has no impact on the characters' lives

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What motivates Minny to work for Celia Foote?

• Celia's cooking skills, Minny's love for food

• Celia's fashion sense, Minny's interest in clothes

• Celia's kindness, respect, and appreciation for Minny's

• Celia's gardening hobby, Minny's passion for plants

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How does the character of Skeeter challenge societal norms in the 1960s?

• By promoting women in the workplace and refusing to settle romantically.

• By promoting segregation and upholding racial stereotypes.

• By conforming to traditional gender roles and expectations.

• By ignoring the civil rights movement and remaining passive.

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How does the setting of Jackson, Mississippi, contribute to the story's themes?

• The setting highlights the beauty of the South, overshadowing the story's themes.

• The setting is irrelevant to the story's themes and serves only as a backdrop.

• The setting of Jackson, Mississippi, amplifies the themes of racism, inequality, and the search for justice, reflecting the societal norms of the 1960s.

• The setting contradicts the story's themes, presenting a utopian view of racial harmony.

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How does the novel explore the theme of courage and resistance?

• By showing characters passively accepting their circumstances without question.

• Through the portrayal of characters who openly challenge societal norms, risking personal loss for the greater good.

• By avoiding the theme of courage and focusing solely on the characters' personal relationships.

• Through the depiction of characters who find subtle ways to undermine authority without direct confrontation.

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