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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. When Widmerpool and Jenkins meet in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market", who does Widmerpool bring up as a topic of conversation?
(a) Barbara.
(b) His mother.
(c) Le Bas.
(d) Gypsy.

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

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

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

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

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. Who owns the building Ralph lives in?
(a) Stringham.
(b) Giles.
(c) Pilgrim.
(d) Deacon.

11. Where does Deacon invite Jenkins to go with him and Gypsy in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) To a party.
(b) For dinner.
(c) To a market.
(d) For coffee.

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

13. What does Eleanor find tedious and boring?
(a) Jenkins' company.
(b) Society events.
(c) Country life.
(d) Opera.

14. What is Barbara's surname?
(a) Gumley.
(b) Gosmore.
(c) Garston.
(d) Goring.

15. Who does Truscott suggest Widmerpool should meet with?
(a) Sir Magus.
(b) His sister.
(c) The party's host.
(d) Quiggin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor have a great interest in?

2. What is Widmerpool worried about in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. Whose home is Jenkins invited to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

5. Who introduces Barbara to Jenkins?

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