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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 kind of books does Helene's friend Brian buy for a living?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Physics.
(c) Rare first editions.
(d) History.

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

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

4. Cecily's first letter to Helene describes Frank as being ___________.
(a) Stuffy.
(b) Quite nice looking.
(c) An older gentleman.
(d) Single.

5. Why does Helene spend her days wearing sweaters and wool slacks?
(a) Her store is rarely heated.
(b) Her classroom is drafty.
(c) The landlord turns the heat off during the day.
(d) The library is often cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the first letter Helene receives from Marks & Co. signed?

2. How much is Helene willing to spend on each book from Marks & Co.?

3. How many eggs per month are Londoners rationed per person in 1949?

4. Helene specifically says she does not want any love poems from whom?

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

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