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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1953 - 1969.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Frank's wife Nora reveal she has used the tins of dried eggs to trade for?
(a) Nylons.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Money.
(d) Meat.

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

4. Which of the following in NOT one of the bibles Marks & Co. offered Helene in place of the Bible she requested?
(a) Greek New Testament.
(b) Hebrew Bible.
(c) Latin Bible.
(d) Latin New Testament.

5. How much is the first edition book Frank offers to send Helene in the fall of 1950?
(a) $10.00.
(b) $2.00.
(c) $6.00.
(d) $4.00.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank do with books that have no covers?

2. Who does Cecily tell Helene that she is going on vacation with?

3. Who is said to have seen the prophet Ezekiel in the introduction to the book of poetry that Helene gets as a Christmas gift in 1959?

4. What does Helene relay to Maxine that her mother is sending her?

5. What term does Helene hope doesn't mean the same thing in England as it does in America?

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