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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jenkins say he is living in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Cork Street.
(b) Shepherd's Market.
(c) Berkeley Square.
(d) Hyde Park Corner.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?

3. Why does Widmerpool decline to be introduced to someone by Truscott at the party?

4. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?

5. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads to Deacon's death?

2. Who is Max Pilgrim? Why do he and Deacon argue in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. As Jenkins and his acquaintances are having coffee in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market", who comes along with an invitation for them?

4. What does Barbara do to embarrass herself and Windmerpool at the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. In Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market", why does it seem to Jenkins that Stringham is well acquainted with Milly?

6. After meeting Barbara Goring, what does Jenkins worry about?

7. After the sugar incident, what does Jenkins realize about Barbara?

8. What does Truscott suggest when he meets Widmerpool?

9. What does Jenkins attend in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"? What relieves Jenkins at the event?

10. In Jenkins' eyes, what makes Eleanor different from the other society girls?

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