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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 teeth modified?

2. What are the ballerinas loaded down with?

3. What does Diana Moon Glampers force the musicians to do?

4. How much weight does Harrison carry?

5. What is the reason that Hazel can only think in small bursts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

2. Would sports exist in Harrison's world?

3. What emotion does Hazel express without understanding why?

4. How are Harrison's physical handicaps unique?

5. What does George say he could think through?

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

7. Why is this short story considered a satire?

8. What are Harrison's handicap motivations?

9. Is Harrison a hero or a threat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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