‘The Help’ Study Guide: Chapters 25-30 Q & A – Flashcards
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Where is the Junior League Benefit for Children held in ch. 25?
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Robert E. Lee Hotel.
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Who is the Benefit to benefit?
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The starving children of Africa.
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Who attracts a large amount of attention upon her arrival at the Benefit?
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Celia Foote.
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Why does Celia think Hilly doesn't like her, a misunderstanding she wants to clear up in ch. 25?
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She thinks Hilly accuses Johnny of cheating on her with Celia.
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What does Celia tear from Hilly's dress that Hilly later insists Celia make a $200 donation to Junior League to make up for?
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Her cuff (sleeve).
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Who calls Minny at home at the beginning of ch. 26 to speak about Celia Foote?
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Johnny Foote.
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How long does Celia stay in bed after the disaster at the Benefit?
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4 days.
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What does Celia threaten to do in the aftermath of the disaster at the Benefit?
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Go back to her hometown of Sugar Ditch.
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What does Celia wite in Ch. 26 on a cheack made out the the Junior League?
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'To Two-Slice Hilly'.
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How much time does Mrs. Stein cut off of Skeeter's dealine for completing the book in ch. 26?
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1 month.
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Who deos Skeeter reveal she paid $25 each to put the 30+ toilets on Hilly's front lawn?
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Pascagoula's brothers.
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In ch. 27, why does Skeeter claim she continues to go to League meetings?
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To write the initiative.
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What does Hilly announce at the League meeting in ch. 26 that officially cuts Skeeter out of her final tenuous attachment to Jackson social society?
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That Hilly will be the new editor for their article.
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What famous literary character does Skeeter compare herself to in ch. 27?
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Boo Radley from 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
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Who is waiting for Skeeter as she arrives home at the end of ch. 27?
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Stuart.
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What name does Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny choose for the book they're writing?
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'Help'.
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What is in a letter that Aibileen gives to Skeeter in ch. 27?
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Information on what happened with Constantine.
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Why did Constantine give her daughter to an orphanage in Chicago when she was just a littel girl?
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Her daughter was white.
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How common does Aibileen tell Skeeter it was for women to give up their children to care for white families?
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Very often.
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When does Skeeter mail the manuscript to Harper & Row?
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6 days before the deadline.
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How long does Dr. Neal tell Skeeter in ch. 28 her mother has to live?
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A few months.
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What list does Mrs. Phelan start writing for Skeeter with the understanding she is dying?
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A list of what Skeeter isn't allowed to wear.
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What dish is Skeeter left to prepare on New Year's Day?
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Balck-eyed peas for good luck.
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Why does Skeeter tell her mother in ch. 28 that most of the holiday parties have been canceled?
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In light of JFK's death.
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What reason does Stuart give Skeeter in ch. 28 for not working on the oil rigs any longer?
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He wanted to be with her.
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Why does Stuart fail to greet his own parents in ch. 28 when he & Skeeter see them during a dinner out?
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Skeeter was dressed "inappropriately".
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Why does Stuart take back the marriage proposal he makes to Skeeter in ch. 28?
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Skeeter told him about the book.
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What does Skeeter's mother announce to her at the end of ch. 28?
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That she doesn't want to die, and she doesn't plan on doing so.
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How much does Skeeter tell Aibileen Harper & Row has agreed to pay as an advance for the book?
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$800.
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With whom does Skeeter plan to share the advance money & subsequent royalty payments with?
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$61.50 to each person involved with the interviews,
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How much time has passed between ch. 28 & ch. 29?
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6 months.
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Why is Mae Mobley spending less time with Aibileen?
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Mae Mobley started pre-school.
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What does Aibileen's church give her to celebrate the publication of her book?
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A copy of the book signed by every church member.
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What cativates Mrs. Leefolt most about People Will Talk's review of Skeeter & Aibileen's book?
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Joline French was reviewing books.
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Who buys a copy of the book for Hilly Holbrook?
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Lou Anne.
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What new gadget has Celia bought that Minny is impressed by in ch. 30 and Aibileen in ch. 29?
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A television remote.
