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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. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?
(a) His threadbare suits.
(b) His colorful vocabulary.
(c) His long anecdotes.
(d) His forgetfulness.

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

3. When Widmerpool and Jenkins meet in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market", who does Widmerpool bring up as a topic of conversation?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Le Bas.
(c) His mother.
(d) Gypsy.

4. What food do Stringham and Jenkins prepare for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Chicken pot pie.
(c) Steak.
(d) Sausages.

5. Where does Templer say he was which caused him to be late in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Having dinner with his father.
(b) With a girl.
(c) At a party.
(d) Seeing a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. What is Templer's first name?

3. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What firm does Widmerpool now work for in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. In Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing" where is Templer late in returning from?

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