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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cecily Farr asks Helene to keep her letter a secret from whom?
(a) Frank.
(b) Mr. Cohen.
(c) The rest of the staff.
(d) Mr. Marks.

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

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

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

5. Who does Helene say she is in her first letter to Marks & Co.?
(a) A bored housewife.
(b) A poor teacher.
(c) A wealthy heiress.
(d) A poor writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Cecily and Doug's married housing be when it becomes available?

2. Helene tells Maxine in her February 1952 letter that she may not have the __________ to visit Marks & Co. someday.

3. What is the name of Frank and Nora's oldest daughter?

4. What does Cecily imagine Helene to look like?

5. What does Helene's English friend tell her the powdered eggs in England taste like?

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