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

2. In which month do the H-G men take Harrison?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) October.

3. What does it mean to hobble someone?
(a) Suffocate.
(b) Neglect duties.
(c) Empower.
(d) Limit or control freedom.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Harrison's height compared to others?

2. Why is Harrison considered a threat?

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

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

5. How is Harrison's gait described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the penalty for removing balls of birdshot from a handicap?

2. What is humorous about Hazel repeating her doozy remark at the end of the story?

3. What does Harrison look like when he crashes into the studio?

4. Why does Harrison threaten the musicians?

5. What is the pinnacle of the dance between the Emperor and Empress?

6. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

7. What happens when the Emperor and Empress dance?

8. How does Hazel feel about the sounds George hears?

9. Why is this short story considered a satire?

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

(see the answer keys)

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