The Help Quiz 28

Skeeter’s dad keeps hoping that the medicine is starting to work and that Mrs. Phelan’s lack of throwing up indicates ____________.

• That it will give her a little bit longer life.

• That the cancer is cured.

• That the medicine is causing adverse (negative) side effects.

• That there is no change in her condition.

Stuart steers Skeeter away from his parents at the Robert E. Lee because

• He wants to protect Skeeter from his mom shaming her about her clothes

• He believes he and Skeeter should be independent of his parents.

• He wants to hide Skeeter's short dress from them because he is embarrassed of how improper it is.

• He didn't even see them.

Explain what happens with Skeeter and Stuart that ends their relationship.

• He reveals (AGAIN) that he actually ISN'T over Patricia.

• They have a disagreement over where they should live after they get married.

• Skeeter reveals her secret about the book that shatters their trust.

• They mutually realize that their paths have diverged, ending their relationship.

When the book is being published, what is Aibileen’s reaction and what does Minny worry about with the book being published?

• Aibileen is overjoyed by the book's publication, whereas Minny is concerned about the potential repercussions it might bring.

• Aibileen is indifferent and Minny is overly enthusiastic.

• Aibileen is disappointed and Minny is unconcerned.

• Aibileen is worried that they will get caught and Minny is extremely excited.

In the altercation with Constantine, Mrs. Phelan does something that Skeeter finds unforgiveable, something that she cannot even include in the book. What is it?

• She lies to Lulabelle and tells her that Constantine gave her up because she was sick and couldn't take care of her.

• She reveals to Lulabelle that her father didn't die, he left and that Constantine gave her up because she didn't want her, not because she was sick.

• She tells her that the man she always thought was her father is NOT her actual father.

• Mrs. Phelan spits in Lulabelle's face.

What has Harper and Row decided about the book?

• Harper and Row decided to publish the book.
• Harper and Row decided to delay the book's release.
• Harper and Row decided to cancel the book.
• Harper and Row decided to sell the book rights to another publisher.

What does Skeeter's engagement ring look like?

• A simple round diamond set in a delicate band.
• A large emerald surrounded by small sapphires.
• A vintage gold ring with a square ruby.
• It is a beautiful diamond center with three rubies set on both sides of it.

What is Skeeter's mother's decision about her cancer?

• Skeeter's mother decides to stop her cancer treatment.
• Skeeter's mother decides to undergo experimental treatment.
• Skeeter's mother says she has decided not to die.

• Skeeter's mother plans to start a new diet instead of treatment.

How much is the advance for them publishing the book? (Which means they get how much each?)

• $1,300 divided 13 ways is $130 each

• $500 divided 13 ways is $38.46

• $3,000, divided 13 ways is $230.76

• $800, divided 13 ways is $61.50

How many copies of the book is Ms. Stein publishing?

• 100 copies

• A few thousand copies

• 1000 copies

• 500 copies