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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A shoulder.
(b) A breast.
(c) A hand.
(d) A foot.

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

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

4. Who does Barbara put off dancing with at the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Gilbert.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Lord Worpole-Wilson.
(d) Widmerpool.

5. How does Barbara cut through Jenkins' shyness when they meet?
(a) She pretends they have met before.
(b) She provokes him into anger.
(c) She urges him to ask her to dance.
(d) She gives him a hug.

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

7. Where do the Walpole-Wilsons live?
(a) Grosvenor Place.
(b) Knightsbridge.
(c) Eaton Square.
(d) Belgrave Square.

8. What is Rosie's surname?
(a) Moller.
(b) Middle.
(c) Moreland.
(d) Manasch.

9. Who does Jenkins run into after leaving the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Giles.
(b) Quiggin.
(c) His father.
(d) Jean.

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

11. What does Jenkins learn is Widmerpool's first name?
(a) Charles.
(b) Adam.
(c) David.
(d) Kenneth.

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

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

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

15. What does Jenkins do when Barbara asks him to attend a dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Cancels his other plans.
(b) Asks to bring a friend along.
(c) Tries to make up an excuse.
(d) Volunteers to bring some wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jenkins relieved is not the subject of ridicule in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

5. Where does Deacon invite Jenkins to go with him and Gypsy in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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