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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1949 - 1950.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Cecily's children enjoy most from Helene's Easter package?
(a) Raisins and eggs.
(b) Coconut.
(c) Toys.
(d) Chocolate candy.

2. Cecily invites Helene to stay with her parents where?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) London.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Middlesex.

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

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

5. What part of the first books that Helene receives from Marks & co. is she afraid to handle?
(a) Dead-white pages.
(b) Stiff cardboardy covers.
(c) Soft vellum and heavy cream-colored pages.
(d) Expensive wrapping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helene send in her Christmas package to Marks & Co?

2. Helene is afraid the Easter Bunny will find that Frank has died of ____________.

3. How many eggs per month are Londoners rationed per person in 1949?

4. When does Frank sign his first letter to Helene with his full name instead of initials?

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

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