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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 Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) His father.
(b) Jean.
(c) Giles.
(d) Barbara.

2. How does Barbara cut through Jenkins' shyness when they meet?
(a) She pretends they have met before.
(b) She provokes him into anger.
(c) She gives him a hug.
(d) She urges him to ask her to dance.

3. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?
(a) Law.
(b) Science.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Teaching.

4. Who does Jenkins meet again at Deacon's event?
(a) Templer.
(b) Quiggin.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Barbara.

5. What is Jenkins relieved is not the subject of ridicule in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Diaries.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deacon ask Jenkins about when they meet on the street in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Who does Barbara put off dancing with at the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?

4. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. What does Jenkins note Deacon had not particularly liked?

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