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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Jenkins' family once encounter Deacon?
(a) At the Louvre.
(b) At Buckingham Palace.
(c) At a fireworks show.
(d) At the zoo.

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

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

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

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

7. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?
(a) He doesn't feel jealousy anymore.
(b) He finds speaking to her to be a bore.
(c) His heart doesn't pound when he sees her.
(d) He doesn't think of her very often.

8. What is Widmerpool worried about in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Having done something seemingly illegal.
(b) His mother's failing health.
(c) Having to spend a weekend with Quiggin around.
(d) Being passed over for a promotion.

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

10. When does Stringham say his wedding will take place?
(a) June.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) October.

11. How does Stringham begin to act at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Morose.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Aggressive.

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

13. 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.

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

15. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Jenkins.
(b) Widmerpool.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

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

4. Where do the Walpole-Wilsons live?

5. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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