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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 Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?
(a) The author of a poem.
(b) The author of a quotation.
(c) The author of a novel.
(d) The author of a play.

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

3. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Memories of school.
(b) Memories of summer camp.
(c) Memories of his family.
(d) Memories of the war.

4. When does Stringham say his wedding will take place?
(a) March.
(b) June.
(c) December.
(d) October.

5. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?
(a) He doesn't think of her very often.
(b) His heart doesn't pound when he sees her.
(c) He finds speaking to her to be a bore.
(d) He doesn't feel jealousy anymore.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. What is Templer's first name?

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