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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. Who does Jenkins run into after leaving the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) His father.
(b) Jean.
(c) Giles.
(d) Quiggin.

2. Who leaves the party early in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Gypsy.

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

4. Whose home is Jenkins invited to in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?
(a) Widmerpool's.
(b) Giles'.
(c) Templer's.
(d) The Waldpole-Wilsons'.

5. When does Stringham say his wedding will take place?
(a) June.
(b) December.
(c) October.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jenkins relieved to hear is out of the country in Chapter 3 of "A Buyer's Market"?

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

3. Where is Jenkins employed in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

4. What does Jenkins note about the location of the party in Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market"?

5. What does Jenkins think is pressed against him on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What leads to Deacon's death?

4. What does Truscott suggest when he meets Widmerpool?

5. In Chapter 2 of "A Buyer's Market", why does it seem to Jenkins that Stringham is well acquainted with Milly?

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

7. What happens on the way to the dance in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market" which confuses Jenkins?

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

9. Who is Ralph Barnby?

10. As Jenkins and his acquaintances are having coffee in Chapter 1 of "A Buyer's Market", who comes along with an invitation for them?

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