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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much birdshot is padlocked around George's neck?

2. What are Harrison's steps compared to?

3. How are Harrison's teeth modified?

4. Which handicap does Harrison wear on his eyes?

5. How old is Harrison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

6. Why is this short story considered a satire?

7. What is the penalty for removing balls of birdshot from a handicap?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was this short story written? What is Vonnegut trying to say about society? Do you think the premise of his argument is valid?

Essay Topic 2

Write a constitutional amendment outlining the need to reserve handicaps for individuals until they reach a certain age. You can choose the age, but make sure to include specific developmental reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

How does Hazel feel about the sounds George hears? What would she do if she could be Handicapper General? Is Hazel compassionate, jealous, or both?

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