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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 word does Lady Walpole-Wilson use to describe Barbara?
(a) Transparent.
(b) Adorable.
(c) Noisy.
(d) Coy.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old does Jenkins say Giles is in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. Who owns the building Ralph lives in?

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

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

5. When Widmerpool and Jenkins meet in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market", who does Widmerpool bring up as a topic of conversation?

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