Vocab I
The athlete was afraid they would __________ when the starting gun went off.
Wince
The child ___________ behind his bedroom door after accidentally blowing up the mailbox.
Cower(ed)
What year does the story take place?
2081
What happens to Harrison at the end of the story?
He is killed
If you had only one match and entered a dark room containing an oil lamp, some kindling wood, and a newspaper, which would you light first?
The match
The anxious dog often hides in the corner and _________ when there's a thunderstorm.
Cower(s)
The bank robbers were efficient; they even _____________ their movements throughout the heist.
Synchronize(d)
What are George and Hazel watching on TV at the start of the story?
Ballerinas
What is the name of the Handicapper General?
Diana Moon Glampers
There is a town that contains a cemetery that no one who lives in the town can be buried in - why?
Because they are still alive
A basic solution can be used to ___________ an acid.
Neutralize
Due to the man's unceasing ___________, he was impossible to prank.
Vigilance
How heavy are Harrison's physical handicaps?
300 lbs
How is equality achieved in the story?
Through constitutional amendments
How was it possible that every single person in an airplane crash died, but two people survived?
The survivors were married
The key to an effective bus route is to _____________ the student drop offs.
Synchronize
Every dictator must ___________ potential threats to their power.
Neutralize
Why must Harrison wear a red rubber nose at all times?
To mask his good looks
What does Harrison proclaim that he is?
An emperor
If you have two coins equaling 30 cents, and one of them is not a quarter, what two coins do you have?
A quarter and a nickel (the one that isn't a quarter)
Much to her parents' _____________, she decided to pursue clown school rather than a degree in pre med.
Consternation
The presence of Batman in Gotham caused criminals much _____________, which led to more ___________ throughout their crimes.
Consternation, vigilance
Hazel says if she were the Handicapper General she would change the mental handicap sound to chimes on Sundays in honor of what?
Religion
Where does George say humanity will inevitably end up if people became unequal again?
The Dark Ages
What is the answer to this question.
What