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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 Jenkins do when Barbara asks him to attend a dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Cancels his other plans.
(b) Volunteers to bring some wine.
(c) Tries to make up an excuse.
(d) Asks to bring a friend along.

2. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?
(a) A dance.
(b) A speech.
(c) A poem.
(d) A song.

3. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Jenkins.
(d) Gypsy.

4. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) It is close to his own home.
(b) Giles would not like it.
(c) It is in a building owned by Deacon.
(d) It is in a bad area of London.

5. What is particularly unique about one of Widmerpool's articles of clothing?
(a) It has a large hole in it.
(b) It is too small for him.
(c) It it a very bright color.
(d) It looks out of date.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jenkins joins Stringham for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing", what crisis does Stringham refer to?

2. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. What food do Stringham and Jenkins prepare for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

5. Who introduces Barbara to Jenkins?

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