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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the new bulletin announce?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Harrison's escape.
(d) Harrison's capture.

2. What is George's radio tuned to?
(a) Top 40.
(b) Whale sounds.
(c) Chicago Cubs.
(d) Government transmitter.

3. What is George's intelligence level?
(a) Extremely low.
(b) Below normal.
(c) Way above normal.
(d) Fairly odd.

4. Who is the author of Harrison Bergeron?
(a) Kurt Vonn.
(b) Kurt Vonnegut.
(c) Von Nouget.
(d) Kim Vonnegut.

5. Who is George shocked to see on television?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His wife.
(c) Himself.
(d) His son.

6. What does Hazel think George has been feeling?
(a) Hyper.
(b) Regretful.
(c) Superior.
(d) Tired.

7. What sound blares when George think about cheating on the law?
(a) Drums.
(b) Sandpaper.
(c) Sirens.
(d) Symbols.

8. How does the reader know that two dancers have radios?
(a) They wear signs.
(b) They break them.
(c) They have antennas.
(d) They react with George.

9. Which character accepts Harrison's challenge to rise?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Ballerina.
(c) Baker.
(d) Broadcaster.

10. What does Hazel say she will allow George to be for a while?
(a) Unequal.
(b) Breadwinner.
(c) Boss.
(d) Servant.

11. Which is a synonym for calibrate?
(a) Chew.
(b) Throw.
(c) Measure.
(d) Drink.

12. In which year was the short story written?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1951.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1991.

13. How is the public supposed to view Harrison?
(a) Vulnerable.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Weak.
(d) Tricky.

14. Why do the people in the studio cower from Harrison?
(a) The lead musician.
(b) Tom Young.
(c) They think he will kill them.
(d) The head ballerina.

15. What is the purpose of George's ear radio?
(a) Play music.
(b) Aid sleep.
(c) Disturb thoughts.
(d) Listen to podcasts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hazel think the announcer should get for trying?

2. What is Harrison accused of?

3. Which handicap does Harrison wear on his eyes?

4. How old is Harrison?

5. Which point of view is the story told from?

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