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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does Stringham say he is going to attend a party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Fifth Street.
(b) King Street.
(c) Hill Street.
(d) Park Street.

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

7. What is Ralph's surname?
(a) Barnby.
(b) Barnett.
(c) Bolton.
(d) Bromley.

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

9. Who is Stringham engaged to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Polly.
(b) Poppy.
(c) Patty.
(d) Peggy.

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

11. Where did Jenkins' family once encounter Deacon?
(a) At Buckingham Palace.
(b) At the Louvre.
(c) At the zoo.
(d) At a fireworks show.

12. 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) Cancels his other plans.
(c) Volunteers to bring some wine.
(d) Asks to bring a friend along.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

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

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

5. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

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