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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. The narrator states that it is a traveler's what "that one should shop for clothing while abroad"? (116)
(a) Fallacy.
(b) Conundrum.
(c) Fanciful notion.
(d) Travesty.

2. On what day of the Mexican festival is Arthur scheduled to speak?
(a) Day Two.
(b) Day Three.
(c) Day One.
(d) Day Five.

3. When Arthur's neighbor sees him climb through his apartment window, she is not alarmed since "she knows he is not a thief" and is "clearly just" (108) a what?
(a) A fool.
(b) An American.
(c) An oaf.
(d) A Bavarian.

4. 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) Leaving everyone in the room laughing.
(c) Avoiding notice.
(d) Appearing to be coming right back.

5. In what state was Arthur's mother's funeral held?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) New York.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Delaware.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Arthur Less been in New York at the novel's opening?

2. The narrator describes the octopuses at the market as being "coiled into" (55) what objects?

3. What question does the pastor encourage Arthur to ask himself whenever something during his stay seems to him strange or foolish?

4. What object is given to Arthur at the prize ceremony in Italy?

5. How many camels are present within the caravan led by Mohammed?

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