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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. What happens to the screen when Harrison enters the studio?

2. How old is Harrison?

3. What does Harrison do to the studio door?

4. Where is Harrison being detained?

5. How is Harrison's physical ability described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Harrison threaten the musicians?

3. What does Harrison outgrow?

4. How are Harrison's physical handicaps unique?

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

6. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

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

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

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

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

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

On Page 768, the Emperor and Empress listen gravely, synchronizing their heartbeats. In what other ways does the author show the couple's instant connection?

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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