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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less Moroccan and Less Indian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Marian to be unable to attend the festival in Mexico City where she had been scheduled to appear with Arthur?
(a) She breaks her hip.
(b) Robert has a stroke.
(c) She gets the flu.
(d) Her plane is delayed.

2. For how long is Arthur scheduled to teach in Germany?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

3. What adverb does the narrator use to describe the way in which the camel carries Arthur across the desert?
(a) Sullenly.
(b) Clumsily.
(c) Nobly.
(d) Pointlessly.

4. Whose wedding does Lewis say that he will attend in June in order to read a poem?
(a) Arthur's wedding.
(b) Zohra's wedding.
(c) Clark's wedding.
(d) Carlos's wedding.

5. From whom is the note that is awaiting Arthur's arrival when he gets to the writer's retreat?
(a) Freddy.
(b) Zohra.
(c) Lewis.
(d) Carlos.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what story of the university apartment building is Arthur's room during his stay in Germany?

2. The final jury that awards the prize for which Arthur is nominated is composed of 12 what?

3. Who places his hand on Arthur's back during the funeral for Arthur's mother?

4. Before Arthur's visit to Italy for the prize ceremony, how many times had he previously been to Italy?

5. How often does Bastian visit Arthur during Arthur's stint teaching in Germany?

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