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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helene send in her Christmas 1951 package to Marks & Co. along with two boxes of eggs?

2. Helene says after she visits England, America will have to apologize for her _____________.

3. Helene apologizes on behalf of America for letting England _____________.

4. What does Nora hope Helene can come to England for?

5. Who says they will gladly put up Helene when she visits England if they are still alive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Helene finds a valuable connection in reading the words that many others have read before her.

Essay Topic 2

Helene admits to not being fond of fiction, yet in many ways these letters read like a novel. Discuss the "fictional" aspects of the letters.

Essay Topic 3

The death of Frank marks the end of many things for Helene and the beginning of others. Discuss how Helene must have felt about Frank's death and what changes that it brought to her life.

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