View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jenkins meet again at Deacon's event?
(a) Quiggin.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Templer.
(d) Barbara.

2. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) It is in a bad area of London.
(b) It is close to his own home.
(c) It is in a building owned by Deacon.
(d) Giles would not like it.

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

4. 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.

5. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A dinner party.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A retirement party.
(d) A football tournament.

6. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?
(a) Communist party flyers.
(b) Anti-war flyers.
(c) Flyer for their church.
(d) Shop advertisement flyers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?
(a) Stringham.
(b) Giles.
(c) Widmerpool.
(d) Le Bas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Widmerpool do at the firm he works for?

2. Who do Jenkins and Widmerpool find out is engaged at the end of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. What does Eleanor find tedious and boring?

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

5. What is Rosie's surname?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 433 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample