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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Harrison's physical handicap lacking?
(a) Symmetry.
(b) Metal.
(c) Heft.
(d) Weight.

2. Who kills the Emperor and Empress?
(a) The King.
(b) Head ballerina.
(c) Lead musician.
(d) Handicapper General.

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

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

5. In which year is the story set?
(a) 280.
(b) 2081.
(c) 1820.
(d) 3080.

6. Why do the ballerinas wear masks?
(a) They are burned.
(b) They are ugly.
(c) They are good looking.
(d) They do not wear masks.

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

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

9. Who does George briefly think should have no handicaps?
(a) Ballerinas.
(b) Beauticians.
(c) Bergerons.
(d) Butlers.

10. What mental affect do the earpiece sounds have on George?
(a) Forgetfulness.
(b) Rage.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Hate.

11. What is a gait?
(a) Walk.
(b) Fence.
(c) Weapon.
(d) Trampoline.

12. Which is a synonym for wince?
(a) Exclaim.
(b) Proclaim.
(c) Shrink.
(d) Grimace.

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

14. What is Harrison's height compared to others?
(a) Shorter.
(b) Miniature.
(c) The same.
(d) Taller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the police announcement warn people not to do?

2. Where does Harrison escape from?

3. Why does the television announcer have trouble reading aloud?

4. How often do the earpiece handicaps make noise?

5. How are Harrison's teeth modified?

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