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

2. For what occasion has Arthur Less been asked to interview the science fiction writer?
(a) For the Pulitzer Prize award ceremony.
(b) For the twenty--fifth anniversary of the publication of the science fiction writer's best-known book.
(c) For the release of the science fiction writer's newest book.
(d) For the science fiction writer's seventieth birthday.

3. For how long was Arthur romantically involved with the professor, Howard?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 3 months.

4. In what decade of life had Arthur Less been when his work was first published?
(a) His thirties.
(b) His teens.
(c) His forties.
(d) His twenties.

5. With what objects does Arthur always travel that he thinks of as his portable gym?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Barbells.
(c) Rubber bands.
(d) Jump ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arthur's tour of Mexico City starts with a ride on what type of transportation?

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

3. What is Freddy's legal first name?

4. In what month does the novel open?

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

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