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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1949 - 1950.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Helene see the ad for Marks & Co., prompting her to write them?
(a) Saturday Review of Literature.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Barnes & Noble.
(d) Bookpress Monthly.

2. Helene describes herself to Cecily as being about as smart looking as a________________.
(a) Janitor.
(b) Studious librarian.
(c) Distinguished professor.
(d) Broadway panhandler.

3. Who does Cecily tell Helene that she is going on vacation with?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Frank Doel.
(c) Ben Marks.
(d) Megan Wells.

4. What kind of books does Helene's friend Brian buy for a living?
(a) History.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Physics.
(d) Rare first editions.

5. What does Marks & Co. apologize to Helene for in the November 26, 1949 letter?
(a) The incorrect billing amount.
(b) The poor condition of the books.
(c) The long silence between letters.
(d) The Latin Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the complete name of the anthology Helene requests Frank send her in late 1950?

2. What essays did Marks & Co. tell Helene would be difficult to find in her first letter from the booksellers?

3. Cecily invites Helene to stay with her parents where?

4. What street in London does Helene tell Cecily she is longing to walk down?

5. Who helps Helene translate British pounds into American dollars?

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