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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. Though the narrator says that all Arthur Less has "managed to grow is a gentle sense of himself, akin to the transparent carapace of a soft-shelled crab" (6), what event is stated to still have the ability to hurt him?
(a) A mediocre review.
(b) A rejection by a publisher.
(c) Heartbreak.
(d) A careless slight.

2. What is the name of the science fiction writer's most famous character?
(a) Peabody.
(b) X3000.
(c) George.
(d) Sherman.

3. The final jury that awards the prize for which Arthur is nominated is composed of 12 what?
(a) Professors.
(b) Audience members.
(c) Poets.
(d) High school students.

4. What color is the theme of the party at which Freddy and Arthur meet for the first time?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Gold.

5. The narrator says, "No one could rival Arthur Less for his ability to exit a room while" (37) performing what action?
(a) Leaving everyone in the room laughing.
(b) Avoiding notice.
(c) Appearing to be coming right back.
(d) Remaining inside the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does Arthur Less eat for dinner in order to make up for the extravagance of seeing a Broadway show on his first night in New York City?

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

3. For how long was Arthur romantically involved with the professor, Howard?

4. What does Arthur Less do when he gets back to his New York City hotel room after getting the bad news about Cormorant Publishing passing on his newest book?

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

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