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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank buy in the summer of 1952?

2. Helene tells Maxine in her February 1952 letter that she may not have the __________ to visit Marks & Co. someday.

3. Which of the following employees of Marks & Co. was the first to write immediately to thank Helene for her 1951 Easter package?

4. How many employees are working at Marks & Co. in 1951?

5. What does Megan Wells hope for in her April 1951 letter to Helene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how a simple request for books that is the basis of the letters becomes a respectful relationship that grows through the years. Do you think the same sort of relationships grow out of emails between strangers in today's society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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