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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Howie's first reason that it is okay for brain cells to die is that it's part of a necessary ______.
(a) Winnowing.
(b) Procedure.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Regret.

2. Howie describes all these "disruptions of physical routines" EXCEPT one.
(a) Misjudging steps.
(b) Pulling out the thread from Band-Aids.
(c) Breaking a can opener.
(d) Scotch tape stuck on the role.

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

4. Who else rode the escalator with Howie and his mom?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Sister.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Dad.

5. Howie describes all the following transport systems EXCEPT one:
(a) Trolley car.
(b) Grocery conveyer.
(c) Hot dog rotisserie.
(d) Timex watch display.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howie believes some brain cells need to die in order to gain _______.

2. What kind of background does Howie think makes anything look good?

3. What does Howie refer to his adult thinking life as?

4. What does Howie describe in great detail at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. What possession of Howie's is stolen?

(see the answer key)

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