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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less Mexican and Less Italian.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Freddy's legal first name?
(a) Frederich.
(b) Federico.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Freddy.

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

4. What food does the guide in Mexico City name as being at the center of Mexican cuisine?
(a) Pork.
(b) Tortillas.
(c) Chilis.
(d) Beans.

5. Which famous science fiction writer has Arthur Less come to interview in New York City?
(a) Ray Bradbury.
(b) H. H. H. Mandern.
(c) Isaac Asimov.
(d) Philip K. Dick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Arthur receives a wedding invitation from Freddy a few months after they stop seeing one another, to whom is Freddy engaged?

3. In what desert does Arthur Less plan to turn 50 years old?

4. What is the name of the local writer who acts as Arthur's escort during his time in Mexico?

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

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