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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Letters, 1949 - 1950

1. Why does Helene Hanff write the first letter to the proprietors of the Marks & Co. bookstore in London, England?

2. What is written in the first letter Helene receives from Marks & Co. bookstore?

3. What doesn't Helene like about the New Testaments sent to her by Marks & Co?

4. Why does Helene inquire about the rations in London in a letter to Marks & Co?

5. Where does Helene get her books during the long silence from Mark & Co at the...
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