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

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

3. Who drove the car during Arthur's and Robert's road trip to Mexico?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Arthur.
(c) A hired driver.
(d) Robert.

4. For how many years did the relationship between Arthur Less and Freddy last?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 6.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Arthur Less currently live?

2. What reason is given for Arthur's lack of a watch in the novel's opening scene?

3. With what objects does Arthur always travel that he thinks of as his portable gym?

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

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

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