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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 learn is Widmerpool's first name?
(a) Charles.
(b) Kenneth.
(c) Adam.
(d) David.

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

3. What is one topic of conversation at the dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A traffic detour in the west end.
(b) The latest films playing.
(c) Plans to build a statue.
(d) Barbara's plans for a holiday in Italy.

4. Who is Max Pilgrim?
(a) A pianist.
(b) A sculptor.
(c) A politician's son.
(d) A writer.

5. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?
(a) He doesn't feel jealousy anymore.
(b) He doesn't think of her very often.
(c) His heart doesn't pound when he sees her.
(d) He finds speaking to her to be a bore.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. Who is Ralph Barnby?

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

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

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

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

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

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