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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is supposed to be such a common sight that office workers don't comment about it?
(a) Window washers.
(b) Copiers.
(c) Janitors.
(d) Affairs.

2. What record does Howie describe listening to and cleaning with his family?
(a) The Sound of Music.
(b) Annie.
(c) Fiddler on the Roof.
(d) My Fair Lady.

3. Howie believes he has the ____ "of a mature person."
(a) Hands.
(b) Teeth.
(c) Memory.
(d) Wisdom.

4. What does Howie imagine exploding in space in Chapter 12?
(a) Rocket.
(b) Car.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Apple.

5. What were the doorknobs made of in Howie's childhood home?
(a) China.
(b) Brass.
(c) Glass.
(d) Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howie compares the grooves on the escalator steps to those one __________.

2. What does Howie call his theory for shoelace wearing?

3. What does Howie think would be a fun job?

4. Howie sees the design flaw in escalators as the steps being ______.

5. At age twenty-five, what percentage of Howie's thoughts are adult?

(see the answer key)

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