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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 are Harrison's natural looks described?

2. What is Harrison's mental ability?

3. What does George think about the ballerinas on television?

4. Which handicap does Harrison wear on his ears?

5. Who kills the Emperor and Empress?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

2. Why does Diana Moon Glampers silence Harrison?

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

4. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

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

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

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

8. Why does Harrison threaten the musicians?

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

10. What are amendments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does our current government have too much control over its citizens? If the scenario in this story existed, do you think individuals would rise up in protest? Could there be a middle ground of compromise?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Is the good of the few worth sacrificing the good of the many? How does Vonnegut answer this question? Is your opinion the same or different?

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