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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the first letter Helene receives from Marks & Co. signed?
(a) FFD.
(b) FPD.
(c) FRD.
(d) FDR.

2. What street does Helene live on in New York City?
(a) East 95th Street.
(b) Charing Cross Road.
(c) West 42nd Street.
(d) Broadway.

3. What does Helene joke that the proprietors of Marks & Co. should inform the Church of England about?
(a) How badly they treat Jews.
(b) How badly they translated the Latin Bible.
(c) How many Christian relatives Helene has.
(d) How vulgar they are.

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

5. What does Marks & Co. specialize in?
(a) Latest edition bestsellers.
(b) Out-of-print books.
(c) Rare collectors' editions.
(d) Paperbacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. After receiving the Bibles, what book does Helene request next from Marks & Co.?

2. Cecily's first letter to Helene describes Frank as being ___________.

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

4. What part of the first books that Helene receives from Marks & co. is she afraid to handle?

5. In what form would Marks & Co. prefer to receive payment from Helene?

(see the answer key)

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