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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the hostess of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Mary.
(b) Molly.
(c) Milly.
(d) Miranda.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) It is in a bad area of London.
(b) It is close to his own home.
(c) Giles would not like it.
(d) It is in a building owned by Deacon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins note Deacon had not particularly liked?

2. Who does Truscott suggest Widmerpool should meet with?

3. What does Eleanor have a great interest in?

4. What is Rosie's surname?

5. How does Stringham begin to act at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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