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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1949 - 1950.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What street in London does Helene tell Cecily she is longing to walk down?
(a) Westminster Street.
(b) Wimpole Street.
(c) Buckingham Street.
(d) Berkeley Street.

3. What anthology does Helene request Frank send her in late 1950?
(a) Cruthinson-Que.
(b) Queendon.
(c) Quentin-Conch.
(d) Quiller-Couch.

4. What does Helene send in her Christmas package to Marks & Co?
(a) A dozen eggs.
(b) Six steaks.
(c) Sweaters and scarves.
(d) A six pound ham.

5. How many eggs per month are Londoners rationed per person in 1949?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the long length of time that passes between letters from Marks & Co. in 1950?

2. What essays did Marks & Co. tell Helene would be difficult to find in her first letter from the booksellers?

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

4. Where did Helene see the ad for Marks & Co., prompting her to write them?

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

(see the answer key)

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