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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helene tells Maxine in her February 1952 letter that she may not have the __________ to visit Marks & Co. someday.
(a) Time.
(b) Nerve.
(c) Money.
(d) Desire.

2. What does Helene spill on one of the dollar bills she sends to England in November 1951?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Gin.
(c) Red nail polish.
(d) Red wine.

3. What street in London does Helene tell Cecily she is longing to walk down?
(a) Wimpole Street.
(b) Berkeley Street.
(c) Westminster Street.
(d) Buckingham Street.

4. What day did Helene receive the gift book of poetry from Marks & Co.?
(a) Her birthday.
(b) Cecily's birthday.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

5. What is the long length of time that passes between letters from Marks & Co. in 1950?
(a) Seven months.
(b) Eight months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Five months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Helene apologizes on behalf of America for letting England _____________.

2. What phrase from the Marks & Co.'s advertisement scares Helene?

3. What first edition book does Frank offer to send Helene in the fall of 1950?

4. Why does Helene's October 15, 1950 letter to Frank chastise him?

5. Helene wonders if Frank's last name is ___________.

(see the answer key)

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