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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Acceptance World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jenkins unable to figure out about Jean in Chapter 4 of "An Acceptance World"?
(a) Whether she wants to pursue a career.
(b) Whether she trusts Jenkins.
(c) Whether she would leave her husband for him.
(d) Whether she regrets having a child.

2. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?
(a) An inheritance.
(b) A woman.
(c) A football match.
(d) An investment.

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(b) It looks out of date.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

4. To what does the title "Acceptance World" refer to?
(a) The Company Widmerpool is working for.
(b) The book Jenkins is working on.
(c) The song that Jean likes to hum to herself.
(d) The philosophy Giles always speaks about.

5. Who does Barbara put off dancing with at the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Lord Worpole-Wilson.
(c) Jenkins.
(d) Gilbert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jenkins know his feelings for Barbara are cooling?

3. What is Lady Walpole-Wilson's relation to Barbara?

4. What does Quiggin say Clarke wants to express in the book introduction?

5. What word does Lady Walpole-Wilson use to describe Barbara?

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