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

2. In what month does the novel open?
(a) June.
(b) January.
(c) August.
(d) October.

3. What is the name of the local writer who acts as Arthur's escort during his time in Mexico?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Armando.
(c) Arturo.
(d) Juan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. The narrator states that it is a traveler's what "that one should shop for clothing while abroad"? (116)

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

5. Arthur is described by the narrator as someone who can "sometimes touch another and send the spark of his own" what "into theirs"? (114)

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