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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. The narrator says, "No one could rival Arthur Less for his ability to exit a room while" (37) performing what action?
(a) Avoiding notice.
(b) Leaving everyone in the room laughing.
(c) Remaining inside the room.
(d) Appearing to be coming right back.

2. The final jury that awards the prize for which Arthur is nominated is composed of 12 what?
(a) Professors.
(b) Audience members.
(c) Poets.
(d) High school students.

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

4. How many other poets from the Russian River School are still alive besides Robert?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Zero.

5. While Arthur had assumed that Mexico City would be like Phoenix on a smoggy day, what city does he say it is actually like once he sees it?
(a) Glasgow.
(b) Bangkok.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Barcelona.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country had Arthur Less bought his signature blue suit?

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

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

4. What crucial question did Arthur realize he had never asked Robert during their trip to Mexico?

5. In what town did Arthur and Robert stay when they went to Mexico together?

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