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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Frank say Nora has been for several months when he writes Helene in March 1958?
(a) Beach.
(b) Australia.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Jail.

2. What book did Helene tell Frank she did NOT enjoy reading in her January 1956 letter?
(a) Cameron.
(b) Cantu.
(c) Cassell.
(d) Catullus.

3. Why does Helene spend her days wearing sweaters and wool slacks?
(a) Her classroom is drafty.
(b) Her store is rarely heated.
(c) The landlord turns the heat off during the day.
(d) The library is often cold.

4. What does Helene do when she received the first edition from Frank in 1950?
(a) She gives it as a gift.
(b) She decides it is too expensive.
(c) She is disappointed in the quality.
(d) She leaves it out on a table to look at all day.

5. Cruikshank, Rackham and Spy are all English ______________.
(a) Authors.
(b) Illustrators.
(c) Roads.
(d) Cities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Nora from?

2. Whose memoirs does Frank send Helene in 1961, saying her credit is always good with Marks & Co.?

3. What does Frank send to Helene for the first time in 1955?

4. What does Marks & Co. apologize to Helene for in the November 26, 1949 letter?

5. What is the occupation of most of the American visitors Frank notices are coming to England in greater numbers?

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