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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which product did Howie begin using after coming to work at the mezzanine?
(a) Deoderant.
(b) Aftershave.
(c) Shaving cream.
(d) Shampoo.

2. What does Howie call his observation about the different speeds of the escalator handrail and steps?
(a) Slopage.
(b) Shortage.
(c) Slippage.
(d) Shrinkage.

3. Who told Howie he should never eat and drink at the same time?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) L.

4. What does Howie use as a bookmark for the book he reads at lunch?
(a) Shoelace.
(b) Sales receipt.
(c) Paper bag.
(d) Lock of L's hair.

5. Howie says eyebrows rise reflexively when people do what?
(a) Sneeze.
(b) Bring an object to toward their face.
(c) Tell a lie.
(d) Laugh.

6. The sun hitting the escalator reminds Howie of what in his apartment?
(a) Tiles.
(b) Records.
(c) Stained glass.
(d) Dust bunnies.

7. What is the name of the publishing house of the book Howie reads on his lunch break?
(a) Random House.
(b) Knopf.
(c) Simon and Schuster.
(d) Penguin.

8. Howie considers ___________ might buy classic paperbacks like him.
(a) Housewives.
(b) Serial killers.
(c) Cab drivers.
(d) Old people.

9. What is the song someone is whistling in the men's bathroom?
(a) "Clementine."
(b) "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy."
(c) "Tradition."
(d) "I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly."

10. What does Howie think would be a fun job?
(a) Cleaning escalators.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Mail man.
(d) Riding trains.

11. Unlike other stores, Howie considers CVS to deal in _______.
(a) Dreams.
(b) Illusions.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Facts.

12. Howie compares the sunlight landing on parts of the office lobby to __________.
(a) Flickering candlight.
(b) Toaster coils heating.
(c) Moonlight on water.
(d) Glow of a campfire.

13. What word does Howie clarify how to usually pronounce in Chapter 10?
(a) Hello.
(b) Okay.
(c) Pardon.
(d) Oop.

14. How much did Howie pay for popcorn?
(a) $.75.
(b) $1.
(c) $2.
(d) $.50.

15. What kind of classics does Howie like to read?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) War.
(c) Adventure.
(d) Romance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howie compares the products at CVS to the products at what other store?

2. Howie sees the design flaw in escalators as the steps being ______.

3. Howie discovers that the authors Lecky, Boswell and Gibbon loved ___________

4. The corporate bathroom is the one place a _____ can feel important.

5. What color is the soap in the corporate bathroom?

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