The author's purpose for "Harrison Bergeron" is probably to

Caution the reader about the potential problems in a world where everyone is equal

Make the reader question if he or she should have a personal handicap

Persuade the reader to rebel against the government

Inform the reader about government handicaps in other societies

Why did Harrison show up at the ballet while it was live?

For his parents to see him on tv

What did the noises from George's headphones do?

They stop him from thinking intelligently

After news of his death, Harrison's parents...

rebelled against the government

Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?

She's not very intelligent (average)

She is going to be Handicapper General

Which statement best expresses the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.

Attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread dissatisfaction and lack of creativity.

The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.

People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

How do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.

They stress how the work towards achieving total equality won't be easy or pleasant.

They emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society.

They show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and the people around you.

Why was Harrison Bergeron originally thrown in jail?

for suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government

for suspicion of plotting to release all citizens' handicaps

for suspicion of colluding with the Russian government during the presidential election

How is the story's conflict resolved?

The Handicapper General kills Harrison.

The Handicapper General arrests Harrison.

The Handicapper General lets Harrison go.

Harrison kills the Handicapper General.

What does the United States Handicapper General do?

Ensures everyone is equal through the use of handicaps.

Ensures only golfers are equal through the use of handicaps.

Ensures only federal workers are equal through the use of handicaps.

Harrison Bergeron

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which way is George different from Hazel?

George thinks government-imposed equality is fair.

His son, Harrison, rarely crosses his mind.

He has to wear a mental-handicap.

Competition is a strong desire in George.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Hazel suggest to George that he lighten the bag of birdshot that is padlocked around his neck?

She is concerned that he is looking worn out and tired.

She knows that he has been having trouble sleeping lately.

She thinks he could use a break from the loud noise.

She misses the way he used to embrace her.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You can conclude that Harrison most likely decides to escape from jail because he

Is angry about the handicaps imposed by the government.

Wants to dance on television with a ballerina.

Hopes to show the government that he is not a threat to society.

Can no longer distinguish right from wrong.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The biggest conflict Harrison faces in the story is between

expressing his individuality versus accepting the rules of equality that the government has imposed

visiting his parents in their home versus wantting to make a statement for individual rights on tv

wanting to dance with the ballerina versus wanting to keep his government-mandated restraints in place

choosing to do what his parents have taught him to do versus what the government wants him to do

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You can conclude that George and Hazel agree that

Handicaps are a horrible way to achieve balance in society.

Requiring handicaps is an abuse of the government's power.

Harrison is right to fight for his individuality.

Obeying the government is more important than their son's liberty.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In this story, people with above-average intelligence have to

watch a lot of tv every night

marry someone with less intelligence

report weekly to the Handicapper General

wear mental-handicap transmitters

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.W.8.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude that he is

the same as everyone else

dangerous to others in society

above average in many ways

glad he doesn't live at home

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Harrison Bergeron

In which way is George different from Hazel?

Why does Hazel suggest to George that he lighten the bag of birdshot that is padlocked around his neck?

You can conclude that Harrison most likely decides to escape from jail because he

The biggest conflict Harrison faces in the story is between

You can conclude that George and Hazel agree that

In this story, people with above-average intelligence have to

Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude that he is

Harrison is in conflict with

The author's purpose for "Harrison Bergeron" is probably to

Why did Harrison show up at the ballet while it was live?

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