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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. 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.

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

3. 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) Heartbreak.
(b) A careless slight.
(c) A mediocre review.
(d) A rejection by a publisher.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Arthur's tour of Mexico City starts with a ride on what type of transportation?

4. Biologically, how is Freddy related to Carlos?

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

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