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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. At what age did Arthur Less start a romance with the poet Robert Brownburn?
(a) 36.
(b) 19.
(c) 39.
(d) 21.

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 daughter.
(b) His poorly-reviewed poetry collection.
(c) His wife.
(d) His age.

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

4. In what country had Arthur Less bought his signature blue suit?
(a) China.
(b) Japan.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Cambodia.

5. What job does Peter Hunt perform for Arthur Less?
(a) Peter Hunt is Arthur Less's literary agent.
(b) Peter Hunt is Arthur Less's accountant.
(c) Peter Hunt is the head of Arthur Less's main publisher.
(d) Peter Hunt is Arthur Less's hairstylist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city do Arthur and Robert first meet on a beach?

2. Who painted the nude portrait of Arthur when he was a young man?

3. For how long is Arthur alone at the golf resort in Italy before the other prize finalists arrive?

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

5. 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?

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