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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Helene request the recipe from Cecily?
(a) Easter.
(b) Brian's birthday.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) Christmas.

2. What kind of England does Helene dream of finding?
(a) One from English literature.
(b) One from old war movies.
(c) One found in the letters.
(d) One from history books.

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 did Helene send in her Christmas 1951 package to Marks & Co. along with two boxes of eggs?
(a) Tins of tongue.
(b) Tins of chocolate.
(c) Whole turkey.
(d) Rack of lamb.

5. Who does Frank hope will be elected in his October 1951 letter to Helene?
(a) Neville Chamberlain.
(b) Winston Churchill.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) Margaret Thatcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company sponsors the TV series Helene is writing for?

2. Helene tells Maxine in her February 1952 letter that she may not have the __________ to visit Marks & Co. someday.

3. What type of place does Helene live in?

4. How does Marks & Co. send books to Helene?

5. How much is the first edition book Frank offers to send Helene in the fall of 1950?

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