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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the stranger say the last time he worked was?
(a) When he was nine.
(b) Earlier that day.
(c) Last week.
(d) He's never worked.

2. On the giant chess board, what piece is Kelly?
(a) A black pawn.
(b) The white bishop.
(c) The white king.
(d) The black king.

3. What makes Harrison Bergeron so dangerous according to officials?
(a) He isn't of sane mind.
(b) He is wearing too many handicaps.
(c) He is too tall and strong.
(d) He isn't wearing handicaps.

4. In "The Foster Portfolio," who left Foster the securities?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) His investor.
(d) His grandfather.

5. Why does Helene have a difficult time acting?
(a) She has never been in love.
(b) She doesn't like Harry.
(c) She can't understand the director.
(d) She has never acted before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the salesman eat lunch?

2. Who is the narrator of "Where I Live?"

3. What happens when Edison uses the intelligence analyzer on his dog?

4. How does Harry behave whenever he is done acting?

5. What happens when the DJ delivers Paul's message?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does the stranger tell Harold?

2. In "Adam," why is Heinz disappointed when he goes home after his wife gave birth?

3. How does the narrator describe Barnstable?

4. What happens when Joe leaves the orphanage in "D.P.?"

5. What does Joe do the morning after he sneaks away?

6. How does Vonnegut seem to contradict himself in "New Dictionary?"

7. How does Catharine change when she goes to the orchard with Newt?

8. What happens at the diner the night after George finds Jim in the school?

9. What happens when Helene acts with Harry?

10. What does Harrison Bergeron do when he is on television?

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