21 DECEMBER 1985, Page 57

A quiz to The Music of Time

1. Who lived at (a) Stonehurst?

(b) Stourwater?

(c) Dogdene?

2. In what kind of sub-unit was String- ham sent to Singapore?

3. On whom is the character of Moreland based?

4. Who were Widmerpool's guests at the Magnus Donners Prize dinner?

5. What relation was Jenkins to Dicky Umfraville?

6. Which of St John Clarke's novels does Louis Glober consider filming?

7. Who had his Funny Days?

8. What was the title of X. Trapnel's book of short stories?

9. Who did Odo Stevens marry?

10. Who said of Hitler 'I rather like the little man they've got in Germany now'?

George Clive

Answers on page 60 `Music of Time' quiz Answers. 1. (a) Jenkins' parents. (b) Sir Magnus Donners. (c) The Sleafords. 2. A mobile laundry. 3. Constant Lambert. 4. The Quiggin twins. 5. Brother-in-law. 6. Match Me Such Marvel. 7. Bracey, Jenkins's father's soldier servant. 8. Bin Ends. 9. Rosie Manasch. 10. Uncle Giles.

Scoring. It is regretted that the Spectator cannot offer a Widmerpool-style overcoat as a prize for this quiz. Nonetheless, those who scored 10-12, can feel themselves metaphorically thus clad. Those who scored 6-9 can at least keep the ball rolling. Of those who scored 0-4 one can only say that these books don't furnish their room.