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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 are Harrison's steps compared to?
(a) Mouse.
(b) Volcano.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Cloud.

2. Who does Harrison invite to be his Empress?
(a) Corin Sun Beam.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) The first woman to rise and meet him.
(d) His mother.

3. What is a gait?
(a) Trampoline.
(b) Weapon.
(c) Walk.
(d) Fence.

4. What is the title of this short story?
(a) The Bergerons.
(b) Handicap Nation.
(c) Harrison Bergeron.
(d) Handicapper United.

5. What is the reason that Hazel can only think in small bursts?
(a) Forgetful frame.
(b) Average intelligence.
(c) Attention deficit.
(d) Limited vocabulary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harrison declare about himself when he enters the studio?

2. Why do the ballerinas wear masks?

3. What does Hazel imply George should remove?

4. What is Harrison holding in his hand when he enters the studio?

5. Which laws are meant to ensure equality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

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

3. Would sports exist in Harrison's world?

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

5. What does Harrison outgrow?

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

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

8. How are Harrison's physical handicaps unique?

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

10. What is the reader to assume about Harrison's goals?

(see the answer keys)

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