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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. On what day of the Mexican festival is Arthur scheduled to speak?
(a) Day Three.
(b) Day Five.
(c) Day Two.
(d) Day One.

2. In what sport had Arthur's one moment of athletic prowess occurred when he was 12 years old?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Lacrosse.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

3. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?
(a) Freddy is Carlos's brother.
(b) Freddy is Carlos's great-nephew.
(c) Freddy is Carlos's son.
(d) Freddy is Carlos's nephew.

4. What reason is given for Arthur's lack of a watch in the novel's opening scene?
(a) It was stolen.
(b) He had left it at home.
(c) He favors spontaneity.
(d) His faith is fast.

5. Why does the literary escort fail to connect with Arthur Less even though they are both within the hotel lobby?
(a) She believes Arthur Less to be a woman.
(b) He is seated in a hidden alcove.
(c) She has never seen his picture.
(d) He has a newspaper in front of his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug did Arthur and Robert take together during their trip to Mexico?

2. What does the festival organizer name as the reason he throws the festival in Mexico?

3. The final jury that awards the prize for which Arthur is nominated is composed of 12 what?

4. Who wins the prize at the award ceremony for which Arthur travels to Italy?

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?

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