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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stringham begin to act at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Morose.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Jealous.

2. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) It is close to his own home.
(b) It is in a building owned by Deacon.
(c) It is in a bad area of London.
(d) Giles would not like it.

3. What is Ralph's occupation?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is a college professor.
(c) He is a musician.
(d) He is a journalist.

4. Who or what does Thompsitt ask Jenkins about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) The Worepole-Wilsons.
(c) Whether Jenkins has any money to invest.
(d) Jenkins' father.

5. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?
(a) Giles.
(b) Stringham.
(c) Widmerpool.
(d) Le Bas.

6. Where does Stringham say he is going to attend a party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) King Street.
(b) Hill Street.
(c) Fifth Street.
(d) Park Street.

7. What does Jenkins learn is Widmerpool's first name?
(a) Charles.
(b) Kenneth.
(c) Adam.
(d) David.

8. Why does Widmerpool decline to be introduced to someone by Truscott at the party?
(a) He thinks Truscott playing a prank on him.
(b) He has to leave the party.
(c) He isn't interested in meeting them.
(d) He has had too much to drink.

9. What does Jenkins do when Barbara asks him to attend a dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Asks to bring a friend along.
(b) Cancels his other plans.
(c) Volunteers to bring some wine.
(d) Tries to make up an excuse.

10. What is Jenkins relieved is not the subject of ridicule in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Diaries.
(b) Music.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Paintings.

11. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Jean.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Giles.
(d) His father.

12. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?
(a) He doesn't think of her very often.
(b) He doesn't feel jealousy anymore.
(c) He finds speaking to her to be a bore.
(d) His heart doesn't pound when he sees her.

13. What does Eleanor find tedious and boring?
(a) Jenkins' company.
(b) Society events.
(c) Opera.
(d) Country life.

14. Who does Truscott suggest Widmerpool should meet with?
(a) Sir Magus.
(b) The party's host.
(c) His sister.
(d) Quiggin.

15. Who does Pilgrim argue with at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Templer.
(c) Stringham.
(d) Gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one topic of conversation at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Who does Jenkins meet again at Deacon's event?

3. Who owns the building Ralph lives in?

4. Who arrives at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market" causing a twinge of dismay in Jenkins?

5. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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