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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 isn't interested in meeting them.
(b) He has to leave the party.
(c) He thinks Truscott playing a prank on him.
(d) He has had too much to drink.

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

3. Who or what does Thompsitt ask Jenkins about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Jenkins' father.
(c) The Worepole-Wilsons.
(d) Whether Jenkins has any money to invest.

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

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

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

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

8. 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 foot.
(d) A breast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

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

4. What does Jenkins do when Barbara asks him to attend a dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. What does Jenkins think about Eleanor is Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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