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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 does Bill Humphries offer to Helene in his April 1951 letter?
(a) To stay with his family in London.
(b) To send her free books.
(c) To visit her in America.
(d) To send her anything from London.

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

3. Which of the following in NOT one of the bibles Marks & Co. offered Helene in place of the Bible she requested?
(a) Greek New Testament.
(b) Hebrew Bible.
(c) Latin Bible.
(d) Latin New Testament.

4. What does Helene call Frank in her February 9, 1952 letter?
(a) Rat.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Snail.
(d) Tortoise.

5. How much does Helene make as a script writer?
(a) $200 per week.
(b) $20 per week.
(c) $400 per week.
(d) $40 per week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Helene think the first edition Frank sent her in 1950 belongs?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the things Helene wants Maxine to write her about?

3. What year is the Volume II of the Works and Life of Sir Walter Savage Landor that is sent to Helene published?

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

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

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