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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 breast.
(b) A shoulder.
(c) A foot.
(d) A hand.

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

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

4. What does Jenkins think about Eleanor is Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) She is losing her mind.
(b) She is becoming selfish.
(c) She is somewhat attractive.
(d) She is in love with Quiggin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Barbara cut through Jenkins' shyness when they meet?

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

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