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

2. What is Frank's concern about the gift the booksellers sent to Helene for Christmas 1951?
(a) She might already have one.
(b) She might have to pay a duty.
(c) She won't like the color.
(d) It won't fit.

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

4. What does Helene spill on one of the dollar bills she sends to England in November 1951?
(a) Gin.
(b) Red nail polish.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Coffee.

5. What new things does Helene ask to be sent to her in her November 2, 1951 letter?
(a) Sheet music.
(b) Hard-cover vocal scores.
(c) Hard-cover first editions.
(d) Playbills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What novel does Helene finally read and love?

2. Who does Helene say she is in her first letter to Marks & Co.?

3. What does Helene love to find in secondhand books?

4. Helene is afraid the Easter Bunny will find that Frank has died of ____________.

5. What first edition book does Frank offer to send Helene in the fall of 1950?

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