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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harrison do to the studio door?
(a) Makes it evaporate.
(b) Knocks to the floor.
(c) Unlocks quietly.
(d) Rips off hinges.

2. What is a hindrance?
(a) Window.
(b) Hinge.
(c) Large animal.
(d) Burdensome obstruction.

3. Why do people keep their handicaps?
(a) It is the law.
(b) People are brainwashed.
(c) They are enjoyable.
(d) They give them confidence.

4. What does George say is a danger from the past?
(a) Race cars.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Competition.

5. What does Harrison say everyone must do?
(a) Forget him.
(b) Pray to him.
(c) Obey him.
(d) Pay him.

6. What does Hazel think the announcer should get for trying?
(a) Raise.
(b) Applause.
(c) Trophy.
(d) Fired.

7. Which is a synonym for wince?
(a) Grimace.
(b) Proclaim.
(c) Shrink.
(d) Exclaim.

8. Why do the ballerinas wear masks?
(a) They are ugly.
(b) They are burned.
(c) They do not wear masks.
(d) They are good looking.

9. Who invents handicaps?
(a) BeeGees.
(b) GGs.
(c) H-G men.
(d) H-G women.

10. In which year was the short story written?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1951.

11. Who is the author of Harrison Bergeron?
(a) Kurt Vonnegut.
(b) Kim Vonnegut.
(c) Kurt Vonn.
(d) Von Nouget.

12. Which word is used to describe Harrison?
(a) Abnormal.
(b) Fancy.
(c) Shy.
(d) Obese.

13. How is the public supposed to view Harrison?
(a) Vulnerable.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Weak.
(d) Tricky.

14. What does Hazel imply George should remove?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Hairpiece.
(c) Balls of birdshot.
(d) Earpiece.

15. What are the ballerinas loaded down with?
(a) Weights.
(b) Harnesses.
(c) Children.
(d) Heavy clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a gait?

2. How are Harrison's natural looks described?

3. What does consternation mean?

4. What are Harrison's steps compared to?

5. What sound blares when George think about cheating on the law?

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