Harrison Bergeron Flashcard

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Who is the author of Harrison Bergeron?

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Kurt Vonnegut

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What is the setting of this story? Options: A Utopian Past, A Romantic America, A Dystopian Future, A Fanciful Europe

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A Dystopian Future

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Why were the people of this story given handicaps?

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To level the playing field and make people equal

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What was the main intended effect of the sharp noises that are transmitted to George's ear?

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scattered thoughts

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How do George and Hazel react to what happens to their son?

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They quickly forget about it.

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What might be considered a hindrance to George?

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an impediment

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When something is calibrated, what has happened?

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A measuring system has put something into alignment

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What were the musicians doing when they cowered in front of Harrison?

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They were pulling back in fear.

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What is the main purpose of Satire?

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To bring about change

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An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or human misery.

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Dystopia