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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Widmerpool decline to be introduced to someone by Truscott at the party?
(a) He thinks Truscott playing a prank on him.
(b) He has had too much to drink.
(c) He has to leave the party.
(d) He isn't interested in meeting them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Giles.
(b) Barbara.
(c) His father.
(d) Jean.

12. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A football tournament.
(b) A retirement party.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) A dinner party.

13. What is Rosie's surname?
(a) Manasch.
(b) Moreland.
(c) Moller.
(d) Middle.

14. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?
(a) A garden party.
(b) A housewarming.
(c) A play.
(d) An estate sale.

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' girlfriend.
(c) Jenkins' religious affiliation.
(d) Jenkins' parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jenkins' family once encounter Deacon?

2. Who does Barbara put off dancing with at the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. What is Deacon bothered by in a club in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What does Jenkins learn is Widmerpool's first name?

5. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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