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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the Bergerons watching on television?
(a) Ballerinas.
(b) The opera.
(c) The Dating Game.
(d) A game show.

3. What are the agents called in that enforce equality?
(a) M-A men.
(b) H-G men.
(c) E-Q men.
(d) A-B men.

4. How does Susanna feel after Fuller verbally attacks her?
(a) Entertained.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Humiliated.
(d) Upset.

5. What does Foster do at the restaurant he claims to work at in "The Foster Portfolio?"
(a) Play the piano.
(b) Serve drinks.
(c) Wash dishes.
(d) Pass out pamphlets.

6. Where does the salesman find the directors?
(a) A bar.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A shack.
(d) A gym.

7. What year did Thomas Edison live in the stranger's neighborhood?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1679.
(d) 1779.

8. Who does Mr. Hargar have in his apartment?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) His wife.
(c) Mary.
(d) His sister.

9. What does Newt do because he loves Catharine?
(a) Writes her a song.
(b) Proposes marriage.
(c) Goes A.W.O.L. from the army.
(d) Fights with her fiance.

10. What does Newt do to make Catharine hug him at the end of "Long Walk to Forever?"
(a) Cries.
(b) Says he loves her.
(c) Compliments her.
(d) Turns and calls to her.

11. What does Billy the Poet send Nancy?
(a) A long letter.
(b) A dozen roses.
(c) A love poem.
(d) A dirty poem.

12. How old was Harrison Bergeron when he was taken away from his family?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

13. How does Vonnegut describe Random House's definitions?
(a) Judgemental.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Repetitive.
(d) Full of praise.

14. In the beginning of "Long Walk to Forever," how long has it been since Newt and Catharine have seen each other?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

15. In the stranger's story in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog," what does Edison say to Sparky?
(a) He hugs him and calls him a good dog.
(b) He accuses him of holding out.
(c) He yells at him to hurry up.
(d) He tries to convince him to sit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator initially feel about George in "More Stately Mansions?"

2. Who does Kelly realize he must sacrifice in order to trick Pi Ying?

3. What does Harry do a week after his final performance with Helene?

4. What does Susanna ask Fuller when he gives her papers?

5. What is The North Crawford Mask and Wig Club?

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