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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 reason does the festival organizer give for why he never attends the panels he puts together?
(a) He is not interested in what authors have to say.
(b) He does not speak Spanish.
(c) He does not like poetry.
(d) He does not want to ruin his imagination.

2. Who wins the prize at the award ceremony for which Arthur travels to Italy?
(a) Marian.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Finley.
(d) Robert.

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

4. How often do Robert and Arthur still speak?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a season.
(d) Once a day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years did the relationship between Arthur Less and Freddy last?

2. 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?

3. The narrator says, "No one could rival Arthur Less for his ability to exit a room while" (37) performing what action?

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

5. What does Arthur Less do when he gets back to his New York City hotel room after getting the bad news about Cormorant Publishing passing on his newest book?

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