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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. At the beginning of "A Buyer's Market", what event does Jenkins attend?
(a) A garden party.
(b) An estate sale.
(c) A play.
(d) A housewarming.

2. What does Jenkins do when Barbara asks him to attend a dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Tries to make up an excuse.
(b) Cancels his other plans.
(c) Volunteers to bring some wine.
(d) Asks to bring a friend along.

3. Why is Widmerpool at La Grenadiere?
(a) To visit a girl he likes.
(b) His whole family is there.
(c) To make professional connections.
(d) To perfect his French.

4. What does Eleanor have a great interest in?
(a) Art.
(b) Sport.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Religion.

5. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) A shoulder.
(b) A hand.
(c) A breast.
(d) A foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Deacon put on in Chapter 4 of "A Buyer's Market"?

2. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

4. What does Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?

5. What is Barbara's surname?

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