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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Less Moroccan and Less Indian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who places his hand on Arthur's back during the funeral for Arthur's mother?
(a) Freddy.
(b) Finley.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Robert.

2. Which country is the last one on Arthur Less's itinerary?
(a) China.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Japan.

3. Arthur begins his first lecture in Germany by quoting which author?
(a) Proust.
(b) Pushkin.
(c) Chekhov.
(d) Tolstoy.

4. 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.

5. Instead of a key, what does Arthur's university apartment door in Germany require him to use in order for the door to be unlocked?
(a) A retina scanner.
(b) A coded padlock.
(c) A fingerprint scanner.
(d) An electronic key fob.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides long, which adjective is used by the narrator to describe Arthur Less's nose?

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

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

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. What roles does Hans perform for Arthur during Arthur's time in Germany?

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