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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helene spill on one of the dollar bills she sends to England in November 1951?

2. What does Helene tell Frank she does with the books she no longer wants?

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

4. What does Frank send to Helene for Christmas 1952?

5. Why does Helene request the recipe from Cecily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cecily and the rest of the bookstore employees are intrigued about Helene. Discuss what ideas they have about Helene and if their images of her are correct.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the world of books is just as real to Helene as the world in which she lives.

Essay Topic 3

Helene Hanff was surprised by how well her book of letters was received, claiming it was just a little book of "business correspondence." Do you think this is how she really felt about it? Why or why not? Support your answer fully.

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