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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) Broadcaster.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Baker.
(d) Ballerina.

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

3. What would Hazel play if she were the Handicapper General?
(a) Bongos.
(b) Chimes.
(c) Gongs.
(d) Whistles.

4. What are the ballerinas loaded down with?
(a) Children.
(b) Heavy clothes.
(c) Weights.
(d) Harnesses.

5. What does Harrison remove from the ballerina?
(a) Wig.
(b) Slippers.
(c) Handicaps.
(d) Mouth guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Harrison considered a threat?

2. How does the reader know that two dancers have radios?

3. What mental affect do the earpiece sounds have on George?

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

5. What is Harrison's mental ability?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the audience know that the ballerina who speaks is beautiful?

2. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

3. What is the purpose of Harrison's glasses?

4. What kind of sounds does George hear in his earpiece?

5. Why does Harrison threaten the musicians?

6. Why does Diana Moon Glampers silence Harrison?

7. What does George say he could think through?

8. Why does Hazel not tell George about the murder?

9. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

10. Why is this short story considered a satire?

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