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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cecily imagine Helene to look like?
(a) Studious.
(b) Matronly.
(c) Young and sophisticated.
(d) Very stylish.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the Christian relatives Helene describes when explaining her views on the Latin Bible?
(a) Presbyterian cousins.
(b) Baptist mother.
(c) Methodist sister-in-law.
(d) Catholic sister-in-law.

4. How much meat does Helene discover the Londoners are rationed per family in 1949?
(a) Two 4 ounce steaks per month.
(b) One chicken per month.
(c) Three ounces per week.
(d) Two ounces per week.

5. Frank thanks Helene for her Christmas package and assures her that the items are things that ________________.
(a) The bosses enjoyed immensely.
(b) Can only be found on the black market.
(c) Remind him of a trip to America.
(d) Bring back childhood memories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Helene spend her days wearing sweaters and wool slacks?

2. How many eggs per month are Londoners rationed per person in 1949?

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

4. Cecily's letter says that Mr. Martin thinks Helene has _____________.

5. How does Helene feel about the first edition that Frank sends in 1950?

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