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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Howie signs the _____ flower on the poster for Ray.
(a) Fourth.
(b) Second.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

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

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

5. Howie sees the design flaw in escalators as the steps being ______.
(a) Too short.
(b) Too tall.
(c) Too wide.
(d) Too fast.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What coincidence about ___does Tina relate to Howie?

3. What does Howie compare the stationary riders on the escalator to?

4. How much money does Howie consider putting towards his Visa bill?

5. What car company does Howie consider to do a good job with knobs?

(see the answer key)

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