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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cecily's first letter to Helene describes Frank as being ___________.
(a) Quite nice looking.
(b) Stuffy.
(c) An older gentleman.
(d) Single.

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

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

4. Why does Helene fear her library card will be revoked?
(a) For being too demanding of the librarians.
(b) For not returning books on time.
(c) For writing in the library books.
(d) For not checking books out.

5. Where did Helene's friend Brian go to get a money order to send to London?
(a) Rockefeller Plaza.
(b) Times Square.
(c) 42nd Street.
(d) 17th Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of place does Helene live in?

2. What does Marks & Co. specialize in?

3. Which of the following in NOT one of the bibles Marks & Co. offered Helene in place of the Bible she requested?

4. What anthology does Helene request Frank send her in late 1950?

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

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