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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Besides long, which adjective is used by the narrator to describe Arthur Less's nose?
(a) Narrow.
(b) Sensible.
(c) Patrician.
(d) Beakish.

4. What color is the theme of the party at which Freddy and Arthur meet for the first time?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Gold.
(d) Red.

5. In what month does the novel open?
(a) June.
(b) January.
(c) August.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which famous science fiction writer has Arthur Less come to interview in New York City?

3. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?

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

5. For how long was Arthur romantically involved with the professor, Howard?

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