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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. Who is Parkinson?
(a) The housemaster.
(b) The director of games.
(c) The headmaster.
(d) The groundkeeper.

2. What does Deacon ask Jenkins about when they meet on the street in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Jenkins' parents.
(b) Jenkins' housing situation.
(c) Jenkins' religious affiliation.
(d) Jenkins' girlfriend.

3. What is Jenkins looking at at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The sunset.
(b) A fire.
(c) A painting.
(d) A photo album.

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

5. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) His career.
(b) His financial situation.
(c) Giles' health.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about one evening in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

3. Who is the hostess of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?

5. Who does Jenkins run into after leaving the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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