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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the mental handicap in "Harrison Bergeron?"
(a) Difficulty speaking.
(b) A buzzing in the ear.
(c) Free cable.
(d) Temporary blindness.

2. What does Barnhouse tell the secret service about his talent?
(a) He wants to use it to make money.
(b) He wants to use it for war.
(c) He wants to use it to serve the president.
(d) He wants to use it for peace.

3. How does Billy the Poet put Nancy to sleep?
(a) With alcohol.
(b) With a boring story.
(c) With sleeping pills.
(d) With truth serum.

4. Who does Kelly realize he must sacrifice in order to trick Pi Ying?
(a) The pilot.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His best friend.

5. What handicaps does George Bergeron wear?
(a) Physical and mental.
(b) Mental.
(c) None.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the stranger say gave him a useful stock tip?

2. Why does Newt kiss Catharine during their walk?

3. In "More Stately Mansions," what does Grace talk to her new neighbors about when she first meets them?

4. On the giant chess board, what piece is Kelly?

5. In "Long Walk to Forever," where do Newt and Catharine take a nap?

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