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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 George's radio tuned to?
(a) Whale sounds.
(b) Chicago Cubs.
(c) Government transmitter.
(d) Top 40.

2. What does Harrison want to do with the ballerina?
(a) Steal.
(b) Start a family.
(c) Elope.
(d) Dance.

3. What does Hazel suggest George should do with his bag?
(a) Cut a hole.
(b) Give it to her.
(c) Start it on fire.
(d) Throw it away.

4. What does the police announcement warn people not to do?
(a) Reason with Harrison.
(b) Capture Harrison.
(c) Shoot Harrison.
(d) Look Harrison in the eye.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much weight does Harrison carry?

2. Which is a synonym for wince?

3. How is Harrison's gait described?

4. Which word is used to describe Harrison?

5. How many times does Diana Moon Glampers fire her gun?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

4. Why is this short story considered a satire?

5. Why is Harrison's police photo displayed in the wrong direction?

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

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

8. Would sports exist in Harrison's world?

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

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

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