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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) Metal.
(b) Weight.
(c) Heft.
(d) Symmetry.

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

3. Where is Harrison being detained?
(a) Jail.
(b) Island.
(c) Moon.
(d) Cave.

4. What does George call the time before handicaps?
(a) Dark ages.
(b) Glory days.
(c) Living large.
(d) Death's door.

5. What does Hazel think the announcer should get for trying?
(a) Trophy.
(b) Raise.
(c) Applause.
(d) Fired.

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

7. What does the police announcement warn people not to do?
(a) Shoot Harrison.
(b) Look Harrison in the eye.
(c) Capture Harrison.
(d) Reason with Harrison.

8. How are Harrison's natural looks described?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Horrific.
(c) Heinous.
(d) Hot.

9. What does consternation mean?
(a) Dismay.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Allegiance.

10. How many times does Diana Moon Glampers fire her gun?
(a) She does not.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

11. What is a hindrance?
(a) Burdensome obstruction.
(b) Window.
(c) Hinge.
(d) Large animal.

12. What kind of gun does Diana Moon Glampers have?
(a) Shotgun.
(b) Raygun.
(c) Flame gun.
(d) Water pistol.

13. Which point of view is the story told from?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Third.
(c) First.
(d) Second.

14. What is the reason that Hazel can only think in small bursts?
(a) Forgetful frame.
(b) Limited vocabulary.
(c) Average intelligence.
(d) Attention deficit.

15. What do the people in the studio do when they see Harrison?
(a) Applaud.
(b) Scream.
(c) Run.
(d) Cheer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Harrison invite to be his Empress?

2. Who invents handicaps?

3. Which character accepts Harrison's challenge to rise?

4. What does George think about the ballerinas on television?

5. How are Harrison's teeth modified?

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