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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 1953 - 1969.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Megan Wells hope for in her April 1951 letter to Helene?
(a) Helene will send more eggs.
(b) Helene will send nylons.
(c) Helene will visit England.
(d) Helene will invite her to America.

2. What does Helene do for a living?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Shop girl.

3. Whose diary does Helene request Frank send her to help her through the long winter evenings?
(a) Cecily's.
(b) Frank's.
(c) Anne Frank's.
(d) Sam Pepys'.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the "hordes of tourists" who Frank says have diminished Marks &Co. books supplies in the summer of 1969?
(a) Americans.
(b) Russians.
(c) Scandinavians.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the Christian relatives Helene describes when explaining her views on the Latin Bible?

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

3. What does Helene call Frank in her February 9, 1952 letter?

4. Where did Helene see the ad for Marks & Co., prompting her to write them?

5. Why does Helene's October 15, 1950 letter to Frank chastise him?

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