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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 does Hazel say she will allow George to be for a while?
(a) Breadwinner.
(b) Boss.
(c) Unequal.
(d) Servant.

2. Who does George say would have a big problem if people were equal?
(a) Harlow.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Harrison.

3. What does Harrison declare himself as?
(a) President.
(b) Emperor.
(c) King.
(d) Prophet.

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

5. What is done to Harrison's eyebrows?
(a) Striped.
(b) Spiked.
(c) Dyed.
(d) Shaved off.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which laws are meant to ensure equality?

2. What does it mean to hobble someone?

3. How is the public supposed to view Harrison?

4. What does Harrison say everyone must do?

5. What does Harrison want to do with the ballerina?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

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

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

5. Why is this short story considered a satire?

6. What does George say he could think through?

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

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

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

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

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