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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the front hallway of Arthur's hotel in Mexico, there is an enormous portrait of which artist?
(a) Diego Rivera.
(b) Frida Kahlo.
(c) Pablo Picasso.
(d) Salvador Dali.

2. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?
(a) Freddy is Carlos's nephew.
(b) Freddy is Carlos's brother.
(c) Freddy is Carlos's great-nephew.
(d) Freddy is Carlos's son.

3. What reason is given for Arthur's lack of a watch in the novel's opening scene?
(a) His faith is fast.
(b) He had left it at home.
(c) He favors spontaneity.
(d) It was stolen.

4. In what area of New York City had Arthur Less lived for a time after college?
(a) Long Island.
(b) The West Village.
(c) The Meatpacking District.
(d) Manhattan.

5. For how long was Arthur romantically involved with the professor, Howard?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 3 years.

6. On what holiday in 1987 did Arthur Less meet his one-time rival Carlos?
(a) Labor Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Memorial Day.
(d) New Year's Day.

7. What does the festival organizer name as the reason he throws the festival in Mexico?
(a) No taxes.
(b) Cheap drugs.
(c) Great weather.
(d) Beautiful women.

8. 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?
(a) Glasgow.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Bangkok.

9. How often do Robert and Arthur still speak?
(a) Once a season.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once a month.

10. Arthur's tour of Mexico City starts with a ride on what type of transportation?
(a) Subway.
(b) Seaplane.
(c) Pedicab.
(d) Bicycle.

11. 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) German.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

12. What causes Marian to be unable to attend the festival in Mexico City where she had been scheduled to appear with Arthur?
(a) Robert has a stroke.
(b) Her plane is delayed.
(c) She gets the flu.
(d) She breaks her hip.

13. When Arthur receives a wedding invitation from Freddy a few months after they stop seeing one another, to whom is Freddy engaged?
(a) Dennis Thomas.
(b) Thomas Dennis.
(c) Thomas Mars.
(d) Dennis Raglan.

14. The narrator describes the ride home from the tour of Mexico City as "half as charming" (61) as the ride there, due to being what?
(a) Twice as smelly.
(b) Ten times hotter.
(c) Filled with twice as many people.
(d) Ten times slower.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Arthur Less start a romance with the poet Robert Brownburn?

2. What drug did Arthur and Robert take together during their trip to Mexico?

3. Which country is the last one on Arthur Less's itinerary?

4. What is NOT on the list of expenses that Arthur Less cannot afford to pay for during his trip around the world?

5. What is the name of the science fiction writer's most famous character?

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