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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the literary escort fail to connect with Arthur Less even though they are both within the hotel lobby?
(a) He is seated in a hidden alcove.
(b) She believes Arthur Less to be a woman.
(c) She has never seen his picture.
(d) He has a newspaper in front of his face.

2. For how many years did the relationship between Arthur Less and Freddy last?
(a) 11.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

3. What career did Freddy inhabit after he graduated from college?
(a) Cultural attache.
(b) Biologist.
(c) Agricultural liaison.
(d) High school English teacher.

4. What is the name of Arthur's hotel in Mexico?
(a) The Eternal Flame.
(b) The Cherry Tree.
(c) El Zapateria.
(d) The Monkey House.

5. In what city does Arthur Less currently live?
(a) Palm Springs.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Scranton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT on the list of expenses that Arthur Less cannot afford to pay for during his trip around the world?

2. In what city had Arthur Less spent his fortieth birthday, alone and lonely?

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

4. Who drove the car during Arthur's and Robert's road trip to Mexico?

5. What drug did Arthur and Robert take together during their trip to Mexico?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Freddy and Carlos?

2. What is Arthur's reaction to Carlos's suggestion that he needs to "get an edge" (6) in order to decrease his level of vulnerability?

3. What does the grandfather clock in the opening scene symbolize?

4. What is the actual sound being made when Arthur believes the sound of thunder to be interrupting his reveries during the Italian award ceremony?

5. For what purpose does Arthur accept all of the literary invitations he has received?

6. What is the nature of the current relationship between Arthur and Robert?

7. What is ironic about Marian's last words to Arthur before he dives into the ocean during their first meeting?

8. What epiphany does Arthur have about heterosexual men during his search for his lost ring in the produce section?

9. What is ironic about Arthur's acceptance of the offer to teach a course in Germany?

10. For what purpose has Arthur come to New York City and what is its end result?

(see the answer keys)

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