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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1951 - 1953.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of England does Helene dream of finding?
(a) One from old war movies.
(b) One found in the letters.
(c) One from English literature.
(d) One from history books.

2. What is the only thing Maxine has trouble getting in London because of the rations?
(a) Sweets.
(b) Bread.
(c) Meat.
(d) Nylons.

3. What does Helene threaten to do with the ripped pages of the book she is terribly disappointed by in her October 1951 letter?
(a) Burn them.
(b) Wrap things in them.
(c) Paper her walls.
(d) Mail them to Frank.

4. How much is Helene willing to spend on each book from Marks & Co.?
(a) $50.00.
(b) $5.00.
(c) $10.00.
(d) $100.00.

5. What recipe does Cecily send Helene in November of 1951?
(a) Christmas pudding.
(b) Scones.
(c) Treacle tart.
(d) Yorkshire Pudding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine report to Helene that the bookshelves in Marks & Co. are made of?

2. What TV series is Helene writing for?

3. What part of the first books that Helene receives from Marks & co. is she afraid to handle?

4. How much meat does Helene discover the Londoners are rationed per family in 1949?

5. Where did Helene see the ad for Marks & Co., prompting her to write them?

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