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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less At First.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long was Arthur romantically involved with the professor, Howard?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 3 months.

2. For how many years did the relationship between Arthur Less and Freddy last?
(a) 5.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

3. In what country had Arthur Less bought his signature blue suit?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Japan.
(c) Cambodia.
(d) China.

4. The one step on Arthur's itinerary that qualifies as an act of self-indulgence is his sojourn across what country?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Italy.
(c) Mazatlan.
(d) Greece.

5. What was the title of Arthur Less's first novel?
(a) Cormorant Breach.
(b) Kalipso.
(c) Dark Matter.
(d) The Counterglow.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says, "No one could rival Arthur Less for his ability to exit a room while" (37) performing what action?

2. In what country is the first stop on Arthur Less's itinerary?

3. In what month does the novel open?

4. What reason is given for Arthur's lack of a watch in the novel's opening scene?

5. In what city had Arthur Less spent his fortieth birthday, alone and lonely?

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