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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. On what holiday in 1987 did Arthur Less meet his one-time rival Carlos?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Labor Day.
(d) Memorial Day.

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

3. While Bastian is contemptuous of art and literature, he follows avidly the events within what arena?
(a) Music.
(b) Celebrity gossip.
(c) Sports.
(d) Politics.

4. What lie does Arthur tell to his escort upon his arrival in Mexico?
(a) That he is rich.
(b) That he has never been to Mexico before.
(c) That he has read the escort's book of poetry.
(d) That he has won a Pulitzer Prize.

5. On what story of the university apartment building is Arthur's room during his stay in Germany?
(a) The sixth floor.
(b) The fourth floor.
(c) The eighth floor.
(d) The ninth floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?

2. When Robert says that poetry "kills you now" (106), what does he say that poetry is later?

3. What topic is NOT on the list of questions Arthur Less is forbidden to ask the science fiction writer during the interview?

4. In what month does the novel open?

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

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