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

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

3. What happens when the boys go joyriding in the countryside?
(a) Their car hits a tree.
(b) Their car is hit by another car.
(c) Their car loses a tire.
(d) Their car gets stuck in a ditch.

4. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) His plans for the future.
(b) His eating habits.
(c) His feelings about the Templers.
(d) His financial situation.

5. What does Jenkins note Deacon had not particularly liked?
(a) Parties.
(b) Children.
(c) Animals.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pilgrim argue with at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?

3. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What is Lady Walpole-Wilson's relation to Barbara?

5. Who is Max Pilgrim?

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