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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. At whose suggestion does Arthur attend the writer's retreat in India?
(a) Javier.
(b) Freddy.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Lewis.

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

3. 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) Latin.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) German.

4. 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.

5. Of what material is Arthur's cottage at the writer's retreat crafted?
(a) Brick.
(b) Seagrass.
(c) Wood.
(d) Metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason is given for Arthur's lack of a watch in the novel's opening scene?

2. The writer's retreat attended by Arthur in India is on a hill above which sea?

3. What adjective does the narrator use to describe Zohra's every move?

4. What crucial question did Arthur realize he had never asked Robert during their trip to Mexico?

5. After Arthur asks students not registered in the Global Linguistics and Literature department to leave the class, how many students are left?

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