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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ralph's occupation?
(a) He is a college professor.
(b) He is an artist.
(c) He is a musician.
(d) He is a journalist.

2. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A firm that buys art books.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A gallery.
(d) An antique book shop.

3. When Widmerpool and Jenkins meet in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market", who does Widmerpool bring up as a topic of conversation?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Barbara.
(c) His mother.
(d) Le Bas.

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

5. Who introduces Barbara to Jenkins?
(a) Jean.
(b) Lady Walpole-Wilson.
(c) Giles.
(d) Eleanor.

6. What firm does Widmerpool now work for in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Penningtons.
(b) Turnbull, Welford and Puckering.
(c) Goddard and Beachcroft.
(d) Barnes, Huddle and Stuart.

7. Where does Deacon invite Jenkins to go with him and Gypsy in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) For coffee.
(b) To a party.
(c) To a market.
(d) For dinner.

8. What does Jenkins think about Eleanor is Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) She is becoming selfish.
(b) She is losing her mind.
(c) She is somewhat attractive.
(d) She is in love with Quiggin.

9. What does Barbara accidentally pour over someone's head?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Wine.
(c) Gravy.
(d) Salt.

10. What word does Lady Walpole-Wilson use to describe Barbara?
(a) Noisy.
(b) Transparent.
(c) Coy.
(d) Adorable.

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

12. Whose home is Jenkins invited to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Giles'.
(b) Templer's.
(c) The Waldpole-Wilsons'.
(d) Widmerpool's.

13. Who is Max Pilgrim?
(a) A politician's son.
(b) A pianist.
(c) A sculptor.
(d) A writer.

14. Who do Jenkins and Widmerpool find out is engaged at the end of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Stringham.
(d) Barbara.

15. Where does Jenkins say he is living in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Shepherd's Market.
(b) Berkeley Square.
(c) Cork Street.
(d) Hyde Park Corner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Deacon bothered by in a club in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Who or what does Thompsitt ask Jenkins about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. Who is the hostess of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?

5. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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