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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less German and Less French.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what Italian city does Arthur travel to attend a prize ceremony?
(a) Rome.
(b) Florence.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Turin.

2. How many students initially show up to Arthur's first class session at Liberated University in Germany?
(a) 80.
(b) 130.
(c) 30.
(d) 250.

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

4. While Bastian is contemptuous of art and literature, he follows avidly the events within what arena?
(a) Politics.
(b) Sports.
(c) Music.
(d) Celebrity gossip.

5. In the front hallway of Arthur's hotel in Mexico, there is an enormous portrait of which artist?
(a) Diego Rivera.
(b) Salvador Dali.
(c) Frida Kahlo.
(d) Pablo Picasso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arthur's high school German teacher said that "the key to speaking a new language is to be" what "instead of perfect"? (101)

2. What drug did Arthur and Robert take together during their trip to Mexico?

3. What roles does Hans perform for Arthur during Arthur's time in Germany?

4. For what occasion has Arthur Less been asked to interview the science fiction writer?

5. What color is the flesh of the beaked parrot-fish Arthur sees in the Mexican market?

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