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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in Howie's life is allergic to milk?
(a) Mom.
(b) Abe.
(c) Sister.
(d) L.

2. What does Howie refer to his adult thinking life as?
(a) Age of wisdom.
(b) Time stopper.
(c) Major improvment.
(d) True Majority.

3. What was Howie's first glimpse into the social contract as a child?
(a) Dry cleaners.
(b) Mail delivery.
(c) School.
(d) Milk delivery.

4. What is the first footnote in Chapter 6 about?
(a) Ice cube trays.
(b) Shirts.
(c) Milk cartons.
(d) House calls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Howie believes that losing brain cells makes a person _______.

2. Who does Howie have fantasies about in Chapter 1?

3. What time does Howie enter his office building at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is the song someone is whistling in the men's bathroom?

5. What was the name of Howie's childhood best friend?

(see the answer key)

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