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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ralph's surname?
(a) Bromley.
(b) Bolton.
(c) Barnett.
(d) Barnby.

2. Who owns the building Ralph lives in?
(a) Giles.
(b) Pilgrim.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Stringham.

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

4. How does Stringham begin to act at the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Morose.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Friendly.

5. Where does Jenkins say he is living in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Shepherd's Market.
(b) Hyde Park Corner.
(c) Cork Street.
(d) Berkeley Square.

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

7. What does Widmerpool say about Jenkins' employment?
(a) It sounds fulfilling.
(b) It doesn't seem to have a promising future.
(c) It must leave him wanting for money.
(d) He should aim to take over the place.

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

9. What does Widmerpool do at the firm he works for?
(a) He is an accountant.
(b) He is an advisor.
(c) He is an banker.
(d) He is a solicitor.

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

11. Where does Stringham say he is going to attend a party in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Hill Street.
(b) Park Street.
(c) King Street.
(d) Fifth Street.

12. What is Rosie's surname?
(a) Manasch.
(b) Moller.
(c) Moreland.
(d) Middle.

13. Who owns the house Jenkins is at in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Bob Dufresne.
(b) Bob Duport.
(c) Bob Ducre.
(d) Bob Durbin.

14. Who do Jenkins and Widmerpool find out is engaged at the end of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Stringham.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Eleanor.

15. What is Lady Walpole-Wilson's relation to Barbara?
(a) Barbara is her sister-in-law.
(b) Barbara is her niece.
(c) Barbara is her daughter.
(d) Barbara is her granddaughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Stringham say his wedding will take place?

2. What have Deacon and Gypsy been distributing?

3. Who does Jenkins run into after leaving the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What is Barbara's surname?

5. What firm does Widmerpool now work for in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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