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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pilgrim argue with at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Stringham.
(c) Gypsy.
(d) Templer.

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

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

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

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

6. What is Gypsy's surname?
(a) James.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Jones.

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

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

9. What firm does Widmerpool now work for in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Barnes, Huddle and Stuart.
(b) Penningtons.
(c) Goddard and Beachcroft.
(d) Turnbull, Welford and Puckering.

10. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A firm that buys art books.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) An antique book shop.
(d) A gallery.

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

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

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

14. 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 coffee.
(c) To a market.
(d) For dinner.

15. What does Deacon ask Jenkins about when they meet on the street in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Jenkins' housing situation.
(b) Jenkins' parents.
(c) Jenkins' religious affiliation.
(d) Jenkins' girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Stringham engaged to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?

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

4. Who introduces Barbara to Jenkins?

5. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?

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