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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less Moroccan and Less Indian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What natural event occurs that traps the group inside the Bedouin encampment?
(a) A heat wave.
(b) A sandstorm.
(c) A tornado.
(d) A flash flood.

2. In what city had Arthur Less spent his fortieth birthday, alone and lonely?
(a) Monterey.
(b) Palm Springs.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) New York City.

3. What lie does Arthur tell to his escort upon his arrival in Mexico?
(a) That he has won a Pulitzer Prize.
(b) That he is rich.
(c) That he has never been to Mexico before.
(d) That he has read the escort's book of poetry.

4. Which country is the last one on Arthur Less's itinerary?
(a) Japan.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) China.

5. What color is the flesh of the beaked parrot-fish Arthur sees in the Mexican market?
(a) Pink.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what material is Arthur's cottage at the writer's retreat crafted?

2. What error is printed on the flap of the latest printing of one of Arthur's previous novels?

3. Which location in Tahiti is the source of Freddy's desire to go there?

4. For how long is Arthur alone at the golf resort in Italy before the other prize finalists arrive?

5. Who drove the car during Arthur's and Robert's road trip to Mexico?

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