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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1953 - 1969.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In her September 1969 letter, Helene doubted Frank could find works by ________________ in the stately homes of England.
(a) James Madison.
(b) Jane Austen.
(c) Oliver Cromwell.
(d) Virginia Woolf.

3. Frank sends Helene a modern version of ___________ in 1963.
(a) Socrates.
(b) Beowulf.
(c) Canterbury Tales.
(d) Plato.

4. What is the consensus of the rest of the "inmates" at Marks & Co. on the vote Helene asked Frank to take?
(a) Cecily will go to America.
(b) Send fresh eggs.
(c) Send her the Dictionary to the Vulgate.
(d) Helene should stay with Frank's family.

5. Why is Helene evicted from her apartment in 1957?
(a) Building renovations.
(b) Loud parties.
(c) Unpaid rent.
(d) Books stacked in the hallway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helene spend her "England money" on in 1957?

2. In her January 1956 letter Helene tells Frank she is saving her money to come to England when?

3. Helene wonders if Frank's last name is ___________.

4. From what company does Helene order the packages that she sends to Marks & Co.?

5. What does Bill Humphries do for Marks & Co.?

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