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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less German and Less French.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the local writer who acts as Arthur's escort during his time in Mexico?
(a) Armando.
(b) Arturo.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Juan.

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

3. How old is Javier, the man with whom Arthur spends the night in Paris?
(a) 49.
(b) 62.
(c) 36.
(d) 24.

4. In what desert does Arthur Less plan to turn 50 years old?
(a) The Mojave.
(b) The Gobi.
(c) The Sierra.
(d) The Sahara.

5. Who painted the nude portrait of Arthur when he was a young man?
(a) Leonard Ross.
(b) Otto Handler.
(c) Chelsea Hovorka.
(d) Franklin Woodhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Arthur spend the night after he has dinner with Hans and Hans's friends in Germany?

2. In the front hallway of Arthur's hotel in Mexico, there is an enormous portrait of which artist?

3. When Arthur's neighbor sees him climb through his apartment window, she is not alarmed since "she knows he is not a thief" and is "clearly just" (108) a what?

4. For how long is Arthur scheduled to teach in Germany?

5. What causes Marian to be unable to attend the festival in Mexico City where she had been scheduled to appear with Arthur?

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