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They choose the best meaning from 3 choices.  \nAbout the Optional Post-Reading Quiz (use after reading, or skip):  \nSame words, now in real excerpts from the text, with questions that build reading and analytical skills.  \nMore Short Works [verbalworkout.com](verbalworkout.com)[ ](verbalworkout.com)(all resources free)  \n© 2026 [verbalworkout.com](verbalworkout.com)™ | Free for classroom use and sharing | Not for resale | v2026-03-09 | T-1  \nVocabulary Preview  \nHarrison Bergeron  \nby Kurt Vonnegut  \nName   Date   Period    \nRead each prompt. Then choose the best meaning for the bold word.  \n1. She calibrated the thermometer for the Celsius scale.  \nA. protected from damage  \nB. used carefully  \nC. marked with a standard scale  \n6. The snow was luminous from the moonlight.  \nA. barely visible  \nB. glowing or shining  \nC. freezing cold  \n2. To the consternation of passengers, the pilot announced that the engine had failed and they would be making an emergency landing.  \nA. doubt and anger  \nB. pride and relief  \nC. dismay and worry  \n7. She hoped that her strong test scores would offset her weaker homework grades.  \nA. make up for or counterbalance  \nB. draw attention away from  \nC. add on top of  \n3. She cowered behind her big sister.  \nA. stood proudly  \nB. walked slowly  \nC. fearfully crouched or hid  \n8. There was a pleasing symmetry to the arrangement of the garden—every row evenly spaced, every hedge the same height.  \nA. surprising and unusual features  \nB. balanced and orderly arrangement  \nC. bright and vivid coloring  \n4. Despite the many hindrances in her path, she found a way to succeed.  \nA. sources of encouragement  \nB. unexpected changes in plan  \nC. things that make progress difficult  \n9. The band members practiced synchronizing their movements so they would all step together.  \nA. performing to impress a crowd  \nB. competing to be the fastest  \nC. coordinating to happen at the same time  \n5. His fear of flying was a serious impediment to his career in international business.  \nA. something that builds confidence  \nB. something that interferes or slows progress  \nC. a natural talent or advantage  \n10. The lifeguard's constant vigilance kept everyone at the beach safe.  \nA. physical strength  \nB. careful watchfulness  \nC. friendly attitude  \nReading Helpers  \n(Not quizzed — helpful for this text.)  \nhandicap (in this story)—a device or condition imposed by the government to limit a person's natural abilities, enforcing equality  \nHandicapper General —the official who enforces equality by assigning handicaps birdshot —tiny lead pellets, used in the story as weight in handicap bags sashweights — heavy weights (originally used in windows) worn as handicaps  \n© 2026 [verbalworkout.com](verbalworkout.com)™ | Free for classroom use and sharing | Not for resale | v2026-03-09 | T-2  \nANSWER KEY Vocabulary Preview  \nHarrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut  \n\n| \\# | KEY |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | C |\n| \u003Cbr>2 | \u003Cbr>C |\n| 3 | C |\n| \u003Cbr>4 | \u003Cbr>C |\n| 5 | B |\n| \u003Cbr>6 | \u003Cbr>B |\n| 7 | A |\n| \u003Cbr>8 | \u003Cbr>B |\n| 9 | C |\n| \u003Cbr>10 | \u003Cbr>B |\n\n© 2026 [verbalworkout.com](verbalworkout.com)™ | Free for classroom use and sharing | Not for resale | v2026-03-09 | T-3  \nVocabulary in Context  \nHarrison Bergeron  \nby Kurt Vonnegut  \nName   Date   Period   Score   / 10  \nRead each excerpt carefully. 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