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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Buyer's Market.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who introduces Barbara to Jenkins?
(a) Jean.
(b) Giles.
(c) Lady Walpole-Wilson.
(d) Eleanor.

2. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?
(a) He is intimidated by her.
(b) He is bored by her.
(c) He is attracted to her.
(d) He is irritated by her.

3. What is Widmerpool worried about in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Having done something seemingly illegal.
(b) Being passed over for a promotion.
(c) Having to spend a weekend with Quiggin around.
(d) His mother's failing health.

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

5. What is Lady Walpole-Wilson's relation to Barbara?
(a) Barbara is her sister-in-law.
(b) Barbara is her daughter.
(c) Barbara is her granddaughter.
(d) Barbara is her niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jenkins head in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

3. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?

4. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?

5. How does Barbara cut through Jenkins' shyness when they meet?

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