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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Howie says all of these have gone through disorienting changes EXCEPT one.
(a) Transit buses.
(b) Milk containers.
(c) Gas pumps.
(d) Escalators.

2. What were the doorknobs made of in Howie's childhood home?
(a) Brass.
(b) Wood.
(c) Glass.
(d) China.

3. What has Howie taken to be repaired by blind people for L?
(a) Chairs.
(b) Watch.
(c) Vase.
(d) Shoes.

4. What car company does Howie consider to do a good job with knobs?
(a) Toyota.
(b) Honda.
(c) Chyrsler.
(d) Ford.

5. Howie thinks ______ signals to the world that he has a rich, busy life.
(a) Briefcase.
(b) Car.
(c) Suit.
(d) Bags.

6. What habit of L's does Howie find revolting?
(a) Picking her nose.
(b) Picking her teeth.
(c) Brushing her tongue.
(d) Chewing her nails.

7. How does Howie's co-worker Ray hurt his back?
(a) Cleaning the escalator.
(b) Moving a pool.
(c) Moving a vending machine.
(d) Sweeping.

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

9. What does Howie remove just before going to lunch?
(a) His shoes.
(b) A sweater.
(c) A brace.
(d) His earplugs.

10. As a child, Howie loved_____.
(a) Trolley cars.
(b) Freight trains.
(c) Airport luggage carriers.
(d) Tugboats.

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

12. What time of day is it when Howie was driving behind the garbage truck?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Evening.
(c) Early morning.
(d) Noon.

13. What is Howie's first footnote in Chapter 7 about?
(a) Watches.
(b) Polaroids.
(c) Shirts.
(d) Cars.

14. What adult technique did Howie refine as a child?
(a) Avoiding work.
(b) Giving compliments.
(c) Telling time.
(d) Tying shoes.

15. Who does Howie have fantasies about in Chapter 1?
(a) Tina.
(b) 7-Eleven clerk.
(c) Papa Gino's clerk.
(d) L.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who shared Howie's love for transport systems?

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

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

5. Howie only likes to use straws for _________.

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