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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Harrison invite to be his Empress?

3. How much weight does Harrison carry?

4. What does Hazel suggest George should do with his bag?

5. What does George tell Hazel to forget?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would happen if people could not ponder important things?

2. Why does Harrison threaten the musicians?

3. Why does Diana Moon Glampers silence Harrison?

4. Why does George miss his son's execution?

5. How does Hazel explain her tears when George returns?

6. Would sports exist in Harrison's world?

7. What does Harrison outgrow?

8. Why are George and Hazel unable to think about their son?

9. What does Harrison promise the musicians if they play well?

10. What happens to George and Hazel's television?

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