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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An image of __________ gave Howie the idea for his deodorant discovery.
(a) JFK.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) MacArthur.
(d) Washington.

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

3. Howie's seventh major advance has to do with the purchase of a ________.
(a) Rubber stamp.
(b) Suit.
(c) Car.
(d) Tie.

4. What would Howie's mother bring home wrapped in paper?
(a) Toys.
(b) Books.
(c) Ham.
(d) Steaks.

5. What is the name of the Papa Gino's clerk?
(a) Donna.
(b) Linda.
(c) Tina.
(d) Amanda.

6. What does Howie describe in the first footnote in Chapter 2?
(a) His method of using bags.
(b) His method of using straws.
(c) His method of pulling on socks.
(d) His method of riding escalators.

7. What time does Howie enter his office building at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Noon.
(b) Nine o'clock.
(c) One o'clock.
(d) Two o'clock.

8. Who suggests that Howie should buy shoelaces at CVS?
(a) Donna.
(b) Tina.
(c) Abe.
(d) L.

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

10. What is Howie eating the first time he used a straw?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Hot dog.

11. How many advances does Howie describe in Chapter 3?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 20.

12. Who was the most help to Howie when he was learning to tie shoes?
(a) His friend.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His father.

13. How long has Howie owned his shoes for work?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

14. What does Howie call his theory for shoelace wearing?
(a) Walking stress model.
(b) Walking flexion model.
(c) Flexible walking.
(d) Walk and wear model.

15. What percentage of Howie's escalator memories are from childhood?
(a) 50-60.
(b) 40-50.
(c) 20-30.
(d) 70-80.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit of L's does Howie find revolting?

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

3. Howie says all of these have gone through disorienting changes EXCEPT one.

4. When Howie moves into an apartment he discovers the therapeutic properties of what?

5. How many times could Howie wear a shirt to work before he had to get it cleaned?

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