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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 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. For whom is the stadium in Parque Mexico named?
(a) Charles Lindbergh.
(b) Cesar Chavez.
(c) Englebert Humperdink.
(d) Oscar Zeta Acosta.

3. How does Arthur answer when Finley insults his personality and his writing in one fell swoop?
(a) Go to hell.
(b) Shut up.
(c) I loved your last book.
(d) Thank you.

4. The narrator describes Javier as smelling of cigarettes and what else?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Vanilla.
(c) Garlic.
(d) Car exhaust.

5. With whom does Arthur spend the night after he has dinner with Hans and Hans's friends in Germany?
(a) Hans.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) Bastian.
(d) Augustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the literary escort fail to connect with Arthur Less even though they are both within the hotel lobby?

2. On what day of the Mexican festival is Arthur scheduled to speak?

3. Who wins the prize at the award ceremony for which Arthur travels to Italy?

4. In what country is the first stop on Arthur Less's itinerary?

5. While Arthur had assumed that Mexico City would be like Phoenix on a smoggy day, what city does he say it is actually like once he sees it?

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