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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1951 - 1953.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of place does Maxine find to stay during her visit to London?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Hostel.
(c) Bed-sitter.
(d) Boarding house.

2. What does Bill Humphries offer to Helene in his April 1951 letter?
(a) To send her anything from London.
(b) To stay with his family in London.
(c) To send her free books.
(d) To visit her in America.

3. What does Frank buy in the summer of 1952?
(a) A plane ticket.
(b) A car.
(c) A house.
(d) A dog.

4. Who says they will gladly put up Helene when she visits England if they are still alive?
(a) Mr. Marks.
(b) Cecily.
(c) Mrs. Boulton.
(d) Frank.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Helene have to shop for books in New York City if she didn't have Marks & Co. sending them to her door?

2. In what form would Marks & Co. prefer to receive payment from Helene?

3. Cecily's letter says that Mr. Martin thinks Helene has _____________.

4. Helene's friend Maxine visits London and thinks Marks & Co. is right out of __________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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