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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Howie then notes some architectural details of the ____ as he finishes his lunch break on the plaza.
(a) Sidewalk.
(b) Mailbox.
(c) Fountain.
(d) Bench.

2. What kind of background does Howie think makes anything look good?
(a) Blue silk.
(b) White cloth.
(c) Red satin.
(d) Black velvet.

3. In the last chapter, Howie compares the escalator to a ___________.
(a) Glacier.
(b) Rocket.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Dog.

4. Howie thinks that he would not have liked to have grown up in a house where _________ were exchanged.
(a) Riddles.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Insults.
(d) Compliments.

5. What is inside Howie's CVS bag?
(a) Nude magazine.
(b) Shoelaces.
(c) Earplugs.
(d) A cookie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howie describes all these "disruptions of physical routines" EXCEPT one.

2. What would Howie's mother bring home wrapped in paper?

3. Howie connected learning how to tie shoes with a couplet by _____.

4. What did Howie hope the new shoelaces were made of?

5. As a child, Howie loved_____.

(see the answer key)

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