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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 event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A football tournament.
(d) A retirement party.

2. What does Jenkins think about Eleanor is Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) She is losing her mind.
(b) She is in love with Quiggin.
(c) She is somewhat attractive.
(d) She is becoming selfish.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Who owns the house Jenkins is at in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

3. What does Jenkins learn is Widmerpool's first name?

4. Where does Deacon invite Jenkins to go with him and Gypsy in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. What does Jenkins note Deacon had not particularly liked?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Jenkins and Widmerpool react to the news of Barbara's engagement?

4. What leads to Deacon's death?

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

6. What does Truscott suggest when he meets Widmerpool?

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

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

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

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

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