View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less At Last.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic is NOT on the list of questions Arthur Less is forbidden to ask the science fiction writer during the interview?
(a) His poorly-reviewed poetry collection.
(b) His age.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

2. What emotion does Arthur feel when he sees that the retreat manager's car has a television in its dashboard?
(a) Despair.
(b) Wonder.
(c) Awe.
(d) Alarm.

3. For what occasion has Arthur Less been asked to interview the science fiction writer?
(a) For the twenty--fifth anniversary of the publication of the science fiction writer's best-known book.
(b) For the Pulitzer Prize award ceremony.
(c) For the science fiction writer's seventieth birthday.
(d) For the release of the science fiction writer's newest book.

4. In what city does Arthur Less currently live?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Scranton.
(d) Palm Springs.

5. Who wins the prize at the award ceremony for which Arthur travels to Italy?
(a) Marian.
(b) Robert.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Finley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zohra say about the mind that resonates with Arthur completely, due to his regrets about letting Freddy go?

2. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?

3. Where did Robert's ring lost at the produce store end up being found?

4. What reason does the festival organizer give for why he never attends the panels he puts together?

5. Arthur sarcastically thanks life when he sees a book by what author by his bed in the Bedouin encampment?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 315 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample