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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 is Harrison's physical handicap lacking?
(a) Metal.
(b) Weight.
(c) Heft.
(d) Symmetry.

2. Which legend is Harrison compared to?
(a) Thor.
(b) Batman.
(c) Superman.
(d) He-Man.

3. What is Harrison accused of?
(a) Causing government shut down.
(b) Plotting to overthrow government.
(c) Planning assassination.
(d) Theft.

4. Why does the ballerina disguise her voice?
(a) She does not disguise it.
(b) She is in hiding.
(c) It is too melodic.
(d) She has an accent.

5. Which is a synonym for calibrate?
(a) Chew.
(b) Drink.
(c) Throw.
(d) Measure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of this short story?

2. What would Hazel play if she were the Handicapper General?

3. In which year is the story set?

4. Who is the author of Harrison Bergeron?

5. What physically weighs Harrison down?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are amendments?

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

3. How are Harrison's physical handicaps unique?

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

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

6. What does George say he could think through?

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

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

9. What are Harrison's handicap motivations?

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

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