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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Howie sees the remains of a mowed over __________ on the way home from the subway one evening.
(a) Doll.
(b) Dog bone.
(c) Dust mop.
(d) Dinner role.

2. What car company does Howie consider to do a good job with knobs?
(a) Honda.
(b) Toyota.
(c) Ford.
(d) Chyrsler.

3. What job does Howie speculate that he will not be able to stand?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Cleaning escalators.
(c) Checking passports.
(d) Mail man.

4. How much money does Howie decide to actually put towards his Visa bill?
(a) $50.
(b) $200.
(c) $300.
(d) $100.

5. The first footnote in Chapter 4 is about ____.
(a) Knots.
(b) Gum.
(c) Old age.
(d) Hands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Howie imagine exploding in space in Chapter 12?

3. What is supposed to be such a common sight that office workers don't comment about it?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 12, Howie says he is standing in a _______ pose on the escalator.

5. The sun hitting the escalator reminds Howie of what in his apartment?

(see the answer key)

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