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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less German and Less French.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator describes the ride home from the tour of Mexico City as "half as charming" (61) as the ride there, due to being what?
(a) Twice as smelly.
(b) Ten times hotter.
(c) Filled with twice as many people.
(d) Ten times slower.

2. When Bastian refuses to take medicine for his fever and Arthur puts on Bastian's favorite television show so that Bastian can play a drinking game with his medicine, what action on the show does Arthur tell Bastian he has to drink to each time he sees it occur on the show?
(a) Every time characters talk with their hands.
(b) Every time a blond comes onscreen.
(c) Every time the lovers remove their glasses to kiss.
(d) Every time there is a commercial interruption.

3. What is the name of the local writer who acts as Arthur's escort during his time in Mexico?
(a) Juan.
(b) Armando.
(c) Arturo.
(d) Roberto.

4. How often do Robert and Arthur still speak?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a season.

5. What crucial question did Arthur realize he had never asked Robert during their trip to Mexico?
(a) Where is your wife?
(b) Why me?
(c) What are your intentions?
(d) Do you love me?

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country had Arthur Less bought his signature blue suit?

3. The narrator describes the octopuses at the market as being "coiled into" (55) what objects?

4. In what desert does Arthur Less plan to turn 50 years old?

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

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