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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 Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?
(a) It sounds fulfilling.
(b) It must leave him wanting for money.
(c) It doesn't seem to have a promising future.
(d) He should aim to take over the place.

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

3. What is one topic of conversation at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Plans to build a statue.
(b) The latest films playing.
(c) Barbara's plans for a holiday in Italy.
(d) A traffic detour in the west end.

4. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A hand.
(b) A foot.
(c) A breast.
(d) A shoulder.

5. Why does Le Bas say he goes into the countryside?
(a) To pick berries.
(b) To paint the scenery.
(c) To get away from the students.
(d) To hunt for butterflies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara accidentally pour over someone's head?

2. What article of Widmerpool's clothing do fellow students note is unique?

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

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

5. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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