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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1951 - 1953.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Maxine has trouble getting in London because of the rations?
(a) Sweets.
(b) Nylons.
(c) Bread.
(d) Meat.

2. From what company does Helene order the packages that she sends to Marks & Co.?
(a) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(b) Macys.
(c) Brimley and Bircher Associates.
(d) Overseas Associates.

3. Why does Helene fear her library card will be revoked?
(a) For not checking books out.
(b) For being too demanding of the librarians.
(c) For writing in the library books.
(d) For not returning books on time.

4. What day did Helene receive the gift book of poetry from Marks & Co.?
(a) Easter.
(b) Cecily's birthday.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Her birthday.

5. Who made the gift the booksellers sent to Helene for Christmas 1951?
(a) Frank's wife.
(b) Cecily's eighty year old grandmother.
(c) Frank's eighty year old mother.
(d) Frank's eighty year old neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Frank's concern about the gift the booksellers sent to Helene for Christmas 1951?

2. What does Helene relay to Maxine that her mother is sending her?

3. Where would Helene have to shop for books in New York City if she didn't have Marks & Co. sending them to her door?

4. Where does Helene wish her English friends had inscribed the gift book of poetry from Marks & Co.?

5. Cecily Farr asks Helene to keep her letter a secret from whom?

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