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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lady Walpole-Wilson's relation to Barbara?
(a) Barbara is her sister-in-law.
(b) Barbara is her niece.
(c) Barbara is her daughter.
(d) Barbara is her granddaughter.

2. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?
(a) It must leave him wanting for money.
(b) He should aim to take over the place.
(c) It sounds fulfilling.
(d) It doesn't seem to have a promising future.

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

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

5. 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 bad area of London.
(d) It is in a building owned by Deacon.

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

7. What is Ralph's surname?
(a) Barnby.
(b) Bolton.
(c) Bromley.
(d) Barnett.

8. What does Jenkins note Barbara's horseplay will result in?
(a) A mention on the society pages.
(b) Losing her upperclass friends.
(c) Some good gossip.
(d) Exclusion from parties.

9. Who arrives at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market" causing a twinge of dismay in Jenkins?
(a) Stringham.
(b) Thompsitt.
(c) Truscott.
(d) Stripling.

10. Why does Widmerpool decline to be introduced to someone by Truscott at the party?
(a) He thinks Truscott playing a prank on him.
(b) He has to leave the party.
(c) He has had too much to drink.
(d) He isn't interested in meeting them.

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

12. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?
(a) A housewarming.
(b) A play.
(c) A garden party.
(d) An estate sale.

13. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Giles' health.
(b) His financial situation.
(c) Barbara.
(d) His career.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's occupation?

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

3. What does Barbara accidentally pour over someone's head?

4. Who owns the house Jenkins is at in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. Where does Stringham say he is going to attend a party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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