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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 does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) It is in a bad area of London.
(b) It is in a building owned by Deacon.
(c) It is close to his own home.
(d) Giles would not like it.

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

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

4. Where did Jenkins' family once encounter Deacon?
(a) At the zoo.
(b) At a fireworks show.
(c) At the Louvre.
(d) At Buckingham Palace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gypsy's surname?

2. What does Jenkins note Barbara's horseplay will result in?

3. When Widmerpool and Jenkins meet in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market", who does Widmerpool bring up as a topic of conversation?

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

5. Who is Stringham engaged to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ralph Barnby?

2. What leads to Deacon's death?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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