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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are the paperback classics that line Howie's windowsill in his apartment?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

2. Which of these things does Howie NOT purchase on his way back from CVS?
(a) Soda.
(b) Cookie.
(c) Hot dog.
(d) Milk.

3. Howie compares his urination to a ________.
(a) Waterfall.
(b) Path.
(c) River.
(d) Rope.

4. What product in the CVS does Howie consider to reflect different social cultures?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Gum.
(c) Shampoo.
(d) Magazines.

5. Howie compares CVS to a _________.
(a) Therapist.
(b) Diary.
(c) Medicine cabinet.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Howie think would be a fun job?

2. The vending machine thoughts include a footnote about _______.

3. What term does Howie give for the reoccurring of thoughts?

4. What vending machine did Howie mourn the loss of?

5. How many bathroom breaks is Howie allotted a day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Howie eventually stop trying to walk up or down the escalator?

2. What observations does Howie make about his Revere saucepan?

3. What does Howie notice about tunes whistled in the men's room?

4. What are some of the odd personal habits of various philosophers that Howie describes?

5. What is one of Howie's favorite games to play on the escalator?

6. Who does Howie see in the bathroom engaging in what he considers to be poor bathroom etiquette?

7. What does Howie note that he is surprised about in the men's bathroom?

8. What observations does Howie make about vending machines?

9. What attracted Howie to the Aurelius book?

10. What does Howie consider to be the dishonesty of the World Dryer Corporation?

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