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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 term does Helene hope doesn't mean the same thing in England as it does in America?
(a) Mistress.
(b) Madam.
(c) Pound.
(d) None is correct.

2. In what form would Marks & Co. prefer to receive payment from Helene?
(a) Cash.
(b) Credit card.
(c) Personal check.
(d) Postal money order.

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

4. What part of the first books that Helene receives from Marks & co. is she afraid to handle?
(a) Stiff cardboardy covers.
(b) Dead-white pages.
(c) Expensive wrapping.
(d) Soft vellum and heavy cream-colored pages.

5. What type of place does Helene live in?
(a) A five-story brownstone.
(b) A five-room house.
(c) A fifty-story high-rise.
(d) A two-story boarding house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cecily invites Helene to stay with her parents where?

2. Helene says that from where she sits, London is a lot closer than _____________.

3. Why does Helene fear her library card will be revoked?

4. How much is the first edition book Frank offers to send Helene in the fall of 1950?

5. When does Frank sign his first letter to Helene with his full name instead of initials?

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