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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. Who does Harrison invite to be his Empress?
(a) Corin Sun Beam.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) The first woman to rise and meet him.
(d) His mother.

2. How does Harrison approach the ballerina?
(a) Gently.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Aggressively.
(d) Haltingly.

3. What does Harrison declare himself as?
(a) Emperor.
(b) Prophet.
(c) King.
(d) President.

4. Which is a synonym for calibrate?
(a) Drink.
(b) Chew.
(c) Throw.
(d) Measure.

5. Who does George briefly think should have no handicaps?
(a) Beauticians.
(b) Bergerons.
(c) Ballerinas.
(d) Butlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George say is a danger from the past?

2. What is the reason that Hazel can only think in small bursts?

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

4. What does Diana Moon Glampers force the musicians to do?

5. Why does the television announcer have trouble reading aloud?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Diana Moon Glampers silence Harrison?

2. How does the audience know that the ballerina who speaks is beautiful?

3. Why does George miss his son's execution?

4. What does Harrison promise the musicians if they play well?

5. What is the purpose of disabling the dancers?

6. What is the penalty for removing balls of birdshot from a handicap?

7. Why is Harrison's police photo displayed in the wrong direction?

8. How are Harrison's physical handicaps unique?

9. What is the reader to assume about Harrison's goals?

10. How does Hazel feel about the sounds George hears?

(see the answer keys)

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