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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much weight does Harrison carry?
(a) 3,000 pounds.
(b) 3 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 300 pounds.

2. How is Harrison's physical ability described?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Lame.
(c) Athletic.
(d) Sluggish.

3. How much birdshot is padlocked around George's neck?
(a) 47 pounds.
(b) 47 ounces.
(c) 47 grams.
(d) 47 tons.

4. What does Hazel think about the ballerinas on television?
(a) Boring.
(b) Nice.
(c) Too fast.
(d) Inappropriate.

5. How high in the air do the Emperor and Empress dance?
(a) 30 inches.
(b) 3 yards.
(c) 30 feet.
(d) 3 feet.

6. What is the title of this short story?
(a) Harrison Bergeron.
(b) Handicap Nation.
(c) Handicapper United.
(d) The Bergerons.

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

8. Why do people keep their handicaps?
(a) They are enjoyable.
(b) They give them confidence.
(c) It is the law.
(d) People are brainwashed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. How is Harrison's gait described?
(a) Shiny.
(b) Sharp.
(c) Bouncy.
(d) Crashing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harrison do to the studio door?

2. What is George's intelligence level?

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

4. Which handicap does Harrison wear on his ears?

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

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