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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. Why does Templer leave his evening with Jenkins early in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) He is feeling ill.
(b) He sees a girl he likes.
(c) He has been invited to a party.
(d) He has to meet his mother's train.

2. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Widmerpool is often alone.
(b) Widmerpool acts before he thinks.
(c) Widmerpool is the big man on campus.
(d) Widmerpool comes from a working class family.

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

4. Who owns the house Jenkins is at in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Bob Ducre.
(b) Bob Duport.
(c) Bob Durbin.
(d) Bob Dufresne.

5. What does Eleanor have a great interest in?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Religion.
(c) Sport.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Widmerpool decline to be introduced to someone by Truscott at the party?

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

3. After leaving Le Bas in the countryside, where does Stringham ask that the boys stop?

4. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?

5. What is Templer's first name?

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