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

2. What occasion had served as the final time the members of the Russian River School had assembled together?
(a) Arthur's winning of the Wilde and Stein Award.
(b) Robert's winning of the Pulitzer Prize.
(c) Stella's death.
(d) Marian's stroke.

3. What reason does the festival organizer give for why he never attends the panels he puts together?
(a) He is not interested in what authors have to say.
(b) He does not want to ruin his imagination.
(c) He does not speak Spanish.
(d) He does not like poetry.

4. In what desert does Arthur Less plan to turn 50 years old?
(a) The Sahara.
(b) The Mojave.
(c) The Sierra.
(d) The Gobi.

5. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?
(a) Freddy is Carlos's son.
(b) Freddy is Carlos's nephew.
(c) Freddy is Carlos's great-nephew.
(d) Freddy is Carlos's brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What language does Arthur mention to his literary escort that he had studied in high school, referring to his choice as a big mistake?

3. While Arthur had assumed that Mexico City would be like Phoenix on a smoggy day, what city does he say it is actually like once he sees it?

4. What happens to Arthur's all-important tax form when he leaves France?

5. What does the festival organizer name as the reason he throws the festival in Mexico?

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