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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?
(a) It sounds fulfilling.
(b) It must leave him wanting for money.
(c) He should aim to take over the place.
(d) It doesn't seem to have a promising future.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Who arrives at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market" causing a twinge of dismay in Jenkins?
(a) Thompsitt.
(b) Stripling.
(c) Truscott.
(d) Stringham.

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

9. What does Eleanor have a great interest in?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Art.
(c) Sport.
(d) Religion.

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

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A hand.
(b) A shoulder.
(c) A breast.
(d) A foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralph's occupation?

2. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

3. Who or what does Thompsitt ask Jenkins about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. Where did Jenkins' family once encounter Deacon?

5. Who does Pilgrim argue with at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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