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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says, "No one could rival Arthur Less for his ability to exit a room while" (37) performing what action?
(a) Leaving everyone in the room laughing.
(b) Appearing to be coming right back.
(c) Remaining inside the room.
(d) Avoiding notice.

2. Though the narrator says that all Arthur Less has "managed to grow is a gentle sense of himself, akin to the transparent carapace of a soft-shelled crab" (6), what event is stated to still have the ability to hurt him?
(a) A mediocre review.
(b) A rejection by a publisher.
(c) A careless slight.
(d) Heartbreak.

3. What is NOT on the list of expenses that Arthur Less cannot afford to pay for during his trip around the world?
(a) Medical emergency.
(b) Nights out on the town.
(c) Clothing purchases.
(d) Cab fare.

4. What topic is NOT on the list of questions Arthur Less is forbidden to ask the science fiction writer during the interview?
(a) His poorly-reviewed poetry collection.
(b) His age.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

5. What does Arthur Less do when he gets back to his New York City hotel room after getting the bad news about Cormorant Publishing passing on his newest book?
(a) He smokes a cigarette.
(b) He draws a bath.
(c) He eats a late dinner.
(d) He drinks a bottle of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the literary escort fail to connect with Arthur Less even though they are both within the hotel lobby?

2. What is the name of the science fiction writer's most famous character?

3. On what holiday in 1987 did Arthur Less meet his one-time rival Carlos?

4. What is the title of Arthur Less's newest book that he has just submitted to a publisher before the opening of the novel?

5. What was the title of Arthur Less's first novel?

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