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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 did Cecily's children enjoy most from Helene's Easter package?
(a) Toys.
(b) Raisins and eggs.
(c) Chocolate candy.
(d) Coconut.

2. What does Helene do for a living?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Shop girl.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Writer.

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

4. How long does it take Helene to get a reply from Marks & Co. to her first letter?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six months.

5. How does Helene feel about the first edition that Frank sends in 1950?
(a) Sad.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Gulity.
(d) Disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month and year does Helene start her correspondence with Marks & Co.?

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

3. How much meat does Helene discover the Londoners are rationed per family in 1949?

4. What was the name of the professor who first got Helene interested in books?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the Christian relatives Helene describes when explaining her views on the Latin Bible?

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