View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what Italian city does Arthur travel to attend a prize ceremony?
(a) Florence.
(b) Turin.
(c) Rome.
(d) Pisa.

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

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

4. What occasion had served as the final time the members of the Russian River School had assembled together?
(a) Stella's death.
(b) Robert's winning of the Pulitzer Prize.
(c) Marian's stroke.
(d) Arthur's winning of the Wilde and Stein Award.

5. In what country is the first stop on Arthur Less's itinerary?
(a) Spain.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic is NOT on the list of questions Arthur Less is forbidden to ask the science fiction writer during the interview?

2. What color is the flesh of the beaked parrot-fish Arthur sees in the Mexican market?

3. In what country had Arthur Less bought his signature blue suit?

4. For what occasion has Arthur Less been asked to interview the science fiction writer?

5. How many other poets from the Russian River School are still alive besides Robert?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample