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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Howie call his observation about the different speeds of the escalator handrail and steps?
(a) Slippage.
(b) Shrinkage.
(c) Shortage.
(d) Slopage.

2. What does Howie purchase from Radio Shack for his first apartment?
(a) Batteries.
(b) CD player.
(c) Clock.
(d) Phone card.

3. Who gets the get-well poster for Ray at work?
(a) Tina.
(b) Howie.
(c) Abe.
(d) Bill.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 12, Howie says he is standing in a _______ pose on the escalator.
(a) Michael Jordan.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Rodin's "The Thinker".
(d) Napoleon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What record does Howie describe listening to and cleaning with his family?

2. What did Howie's father hang on the doorknobs of their home?

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

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

5. Howie has an awkward moment with Tina over a _________.

(see the answer key)

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