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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. What language does Arthur mention to his literary escort that he had studied in high school, referring to his choice as a big mistake?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Latin.

2. On what holiday in 1987 did Arthur Less meet his one-time rival Carlos?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Memorial Day.

3. What happens to Arthur's all-important tax form when he leaves France?
(a) Javier tears it up.
(b) The hotel clerk mails it.
(c) Javier mails it.
(d) It gets thrown away.

4. What career did Freddy inhabit after he graduated from college?
(a) Biologist.
(b) High school English teacher.
(c) Cultural attache.
(d) Agricultural liaison.

5. When Arthur goes to dinner with Hans and Hans's friends, he blurts out, "You boys don't know anything about" (106) what?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Misery.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Arthur spend the night after he has dinner with Hans and Hans's friends in Germany?

3. With what objects does Arthur always travel that he thinks of as his portable gym?

4. While Bastian is contemptuous of art and literature, he follows avidly the events within what arena?

5. Who places his hand on Arthur's back during the funeral for Arthur's mother?

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