"Harrison Bergeron" Review
Authored by Virginia Hutchison
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?
Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.
Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.
Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.
Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why did Harrison show up at the ballet while it was live?
To get famous
To scare people
For his parents to see him on tv
To expose the government
To open the eyes of the public
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What earns a person a handy cap? (headphones or weights)
Being below average inteligence
Being strong
Being smart
Being lazy
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the noises from George's headphones do?
They help him think
They play music
They are comfortable
They stop him from thinking intelligently
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do ballerinas wear masks?
To hide their identitys
To hide their ugly faces
to hide their beauty
Its part of their costume
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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