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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of the flyers Deacon and Gypsy distribute?
(a) Support Your Community - Buy Local!
(b) Walk with Jesus.
(c) War Never Pays.
(d) The Principles of Communism.

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

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

4. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Giles.
(c) His father.
(d) Jean.

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. What does Widmerpool do at the firm he works for?
(a) He is an accountant.
(b) He is an banker.
(c) He is an advisor.
(d) He is a solicitor.

10. Where does Stringham say he is going to attend a party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Park Street.
(b) Hill Street.
(c) King Street.
(d) Fifth Street.

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

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

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

14. What is Deacon bothered by in a club in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) The unsanitary conditions.
(b) A thuggish man.
(c) The loud music.
(d) Having to buy everyone drinks.

15. Who is Stringham engaged to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Patty.
(d) Poppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. What is Gypsy's surname?

3. What is Ralph's surname?

4. Who does Jenkins meet again at Deacon's event?

5. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?

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