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

2. When does Stringham say his wedding will take place?
(a) October.
(b) March.
(c) June.
(d) December.

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

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

5. What does Jenkins begin to incessantly worry about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Giles' health.
(b) His financial situation.
(c) His career.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Jenkins compare Deacon?

2. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?

3. What does Widmerpool do at the firm he works for?

4. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

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

3. What leads to Deacon's death?

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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