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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. In what city do Arthur and Robert first meet on a beach?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Alameda.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Sunnyvale.

2. The narrator describes the octopuses at the market as being "coiled into" (55) what objects?
(a) Ampersands.
(b) Curlicues.
(c) Piles.
(d) Pyramids.

3. Where did Robert's ring lost at the produce store end up being found?
(a) Among the mushrooms in the bin.
(b) In the produce bag.
(c) In Arthur's pocket.
(d) On the floor of the store.

4. What lie does Arthur tell to his escort upon his arrival in Mexico?
(a) That he has never been to Mexico before.
(b) That he has read the escort's book of poetry.
(c) That he is rich.
(d) That he has won a Pulitzer Prize.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the local writer who acts as Arthur's escort during his time in Mexico?

3. In what town did Arthur and Robert stay when they went to Mexico together?

4. During their first meeting on the beach, what does Marian advise Arthur to do with his youth?

5. In what city does Arthur Less currently live?

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