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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the Christian relatives Helene describes when explaining her views on the Latin Bible?
(a) Catholic sister-in-law.
(b) Presbyterian cousins.
(c) Methodist sister-in-law.
(d) Baptist mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Helene's October 15, 1950 letter to Frank chastise him?

2. What kind of England does Helene dream of finding?

3. What does Helene joke that the proprietors of Marks & Co. should inform the Church of England about?

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

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

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