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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less Mexican and Less Italian.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What career did Freddy inhabit after he graduated from college?
(a) Cultural attache.
(b) High school English teacher.
(c) Agricultural liaison.
(d) Biologist.

3. What language does Arthur mention to his literary escort that he had studied in high school, referring to his choice as a big mistake?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Latin.

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

5. In what city had Arthur Less spent his fortieth birthday, alone and lonely?
(a) New York City.
(b) Palm Springs.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Monterey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT on the list of expenses that Arthur Less cannot afford to pay for during his trip around the world?

3. In what area of New York City had Arthur Less lived for a time after college?

4. With what group of artists and writers was Arthur Less once associated?

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

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