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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Acceptance World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Quiggin say Clarke wants to express in the book introduction?
(a) A new point of view.
(b) A Catholic point of view.
(c) A Marxist point of view.
(d) A modernist point of view.

2. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?
(a) A wanted poster.
(b) A fist fight.
(c) A lost dog.
(d) A drunk in handcuffs.

3. Who is in a bad mood in Chapter 3 of "An Acceptance World"?
(a) Jenkins.
(b) Quiggin.
(c) Jean.
(d) Mona.

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

5. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?
(a) Lights a cigarette.
(b) Rearranges the furniture.
(c) Brings in alcohol.
(d) Plays loud music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jenkins relieved is not the subject of ridicule in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Who do Jenkins and Widmerpool find out is engaged at the end of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

4. How does Jenkins know Clarke's secretary?

5. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?

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