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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Buyer's Market.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) An antique book shop.
(b) A gallery.
(c) A firm that buys art books.
(d) A newspaper.

2. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about one evening in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) His family genealogy.
(b) His travels.
(c) His father's military career.
(d) His love life.

3. What is Gypsy's surname?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Jones.
(d) James.

4. What is particularly unique about one of Widmerpool's articles of clothing?
(a) It has a large hole in it.
(b) It looks out of date.
(c) It is too small for him.
(d) It it a very bright color.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what does Thompsitt ask Jenkins about in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. Where does Jenkins head in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

4. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?

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

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