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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. What is Freddy's legal first name?
(a) Freddy.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Frederich.
(d) Federico.

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

3. Arthur's tour of Mexico City starts with a ride on what type of transportation?
(a) Seaplane.
(b) Subway.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Pedicab.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Freddy and Arthur are sitting in the bar and are describing one another using one sentence, Freddy describes Arthur using what adjective?

2. Where did Robert's ring lost at the produce store end up being found?

3. The narrator describes the ride home from the tour of Mexico City as "half as charming" (61) as the ride there, due to being what?

4. How many other poets from the Russian River School are still alive besides Robert?

5. In what month does the novel open?

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