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

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

3. What is Deacon bothered by in a club in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A thuggish man.
(b) The unsanitary conditions.
(c) Having to buy everyone drinks.
(d) The loud music.

4. 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.

5. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Gypsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Widmerpool worried about in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Where do the Walpole-Wilsons live?

3. What is Jenkins relieved is not the subject of ridicule in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?

5. What does Barbara accidentally pour over someone's head?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Jenkins encounter as he is leaving the party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

3. Why does the topic of conversation turn to Gypsy when Jenkins and Widmerpool meet at the Waldpole-Wilsons' estate?

4. What does Barnby tell Jenkins about Deacon when they meet?

5. When speaking to Widmerpool after the dance, what does Jenkins say he is doing to earn a living? What does Windmerpool think of Jenkins' employment?

6. What happens on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market" which confuses Jenkins?

7. Where does Jenkins encounter Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"? What does he find out about Widmerpool ?

8. What does Thompsitt ask Jenkins as they leave the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"? What does Jenkins think Thompsitt has realized?

9. When does Jenkins realize his feelings for Barbara must be cooling?

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

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