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

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

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

4. Who painted the nude portrait of Arthur when he was a young man?
(a) Leonard Ross.
(b) Chelsea Hovorka.
(c) Otto Handler.
(d) Franklin Woodhouse.

5. When Freddy and Arthur are sitting in the bar and are describing one another using one sentence, Freddy describes Arthur using what adjective?
(a) Brave.
(b) Passive-aggressive.
(c) Scared.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what city does Arthur Less currently live?

3. In what decade of life had Arthur Less been when his work was first published?

4. The narrator describes the octopuses at the market as being "coiled into" (55) what objects?

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

(see the answer key)

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