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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 event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A retirement party.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A dinner party.
(d) A football tournament.

2. What article of Widmerpool's clothing do fellow students note is unique?
(a) His shorts.
(b) His hat.
(c) His coat.
(d) His scarf.

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

4. What firm does Widmerpool now work for in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Turnbull, Welford and Puckering.
(b) Goddard and Beachcroft.
(c) Penningtons.
(d) Barnes, Huddle and Stuart.

5. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?
(a) As generous.
(b) As strict.
(c) As beautiful.
(d) As old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?

3. What does Widmerpool do at the firm he works for?

4. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?

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

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