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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the science fiction writer's most famous character?
(a) Sherman.
(b) X3000.
(c) Peabody.
(d) George.

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) Heartbreak.
(c) A rejection by a publisher.
(d) A careless slight.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does Arthur Less eat for dinner in order to make up for the extravagance of seeing a Broadway show on his first night in New York City?

2. Besides long, which adjective is used by the narrator to describe Arthur Less's nose?

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

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

5. What career did Freddy inhabit after he graduated from college?

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