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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Harrison's rubber nose?
(a) Orange.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

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

3. What does it mean to hobble someone?
(a) Empower.
(b) Suffocate.
(c) Limit or control freedom.
(d) Neglect duties.

4. Why is Harrison considered a threat?
(a) Immune.
(b) Diseased.
(c) Over-handicapped.
(d) Under-handicapped.

5. How much birdshot is padlocked around George's neck?
(a) 47 tons.
(b) 47 grams.
(c) 47 ounces.
(d) 47 pounds.

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

7. Which point of view is the story told from?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

8. How old is Harrison?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

9. What is George's radio tuned to?
(a) Government transmitter.
(b) Chicago Cubs.
(c) Whale sounds.
(d) Top 40.

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

11. What does Hazel say she will allow George to be for a while?
(a) Boss.
(b) Unequal.
(c) Servant.
(d) Breadwinner.

12. Which handicap does Harrison wear on his eyes?
(a) Googly eyes.
(b) Goggles.
(c) Glasses with wavy lenses.
(d) Blindfold.

13. Which legend is Harrison compared to?
(a) Batman.
(b) He-Man.
(c) Thor.
(d) Superman.

14. What does Hazel think George has been feeling?
(a) Regretful.
(b) Tired.
(c) Superior.
(d) Hyper.

15. Which character accepts Harrison's challenge to rise?
(a) Broadcaster.
(b) Ballerina.
(c) Baker.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George think about the ballerinas on television?

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

3. Why do the ballerinas wear masks?

4. What does Hazel suggest George should do with his bag?

5. Why do the people in the studio cower from Harrison?

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