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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) FRD.
(c) FPD.
(d) FDR.

2. What month and year does Helene start her correspondence with Marks & Co.?
(a) June, 1950.
(b) September, 1950.
(c) May, 1949.
(d) October, 1949.

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

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

5. What phrase from the Marks & Co.'s advertisement scares Helene?
(a) Aquarian booksellers.
(b) Rare and special.
(c) Antiquarian booksellers.
(d) Expensive antiques.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Helene say she is in her first letter to Marks & Co.?

2. What type of place does Helene live in?

3. What does Cecily imagine Helene to look like?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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