Harrison Bergeron Comprehension check

Who are George and Hazel?

• Harrison's sister and brother

• Harrison's niece and nephew

• Harrison's grandma and grandpa

• Harrison's mom and dad

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?

• She's too intelligent
• She is a strong woman
• She's not very intelligent (average)
• She is going to be Handicapper General

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who was plotting to overthrow the government?

• Diana Moon Glampers
• Harrison Bergeron
• The ballerinas
• George Bergeron

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Who is the Handicapper General?

• Harrison Bergeron
• Hazel and George
• Ballerinas
• Diana Moon Glampers

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

At the end of the story, who witnesses and then forgets the death of Harrison?

• George
• Hazel
• DMG
• Harrison

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the dance with the ballerina at the end symbolize?

• Obedience
• Destruction
• Chaos
• Freedom

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

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.9-10.2

Which word best describes the mood of the Bergeron household? 

• subdued
• overwhelming
• inspiring
• restless

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4