Harrison Bergeron Test

What word best describes the society described in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• Tolerant

• Paradise

• Cheerful

• Open-minded

• Strict

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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In "Harrison Bergeron", people with above-average intelligence have to:

• watch a lot of television each night.

• marry someone with less intelligence.

• report weekly to the Handicapper General.

• wear mental-handicap radio transmitters.

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Based on the number of Handicaps Harrison wears, the reader 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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Throughout most of "Harrison Bergeron", the reader can conclude that George treats Hazel

• unfairly

• gently

• rudely

• poorly

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CCSS.W.9-10.9

Harrison Bergeron is in conflict with

• his parents.

• the government.

• his teachers.

• a ballerina.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

George and Hazel are Harrison's

• grandparents.

• parents.

• friends.

• neighbors.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Diana Moon Glampers' job?

• Secretary of Defense

• President

• General of Punishments

• Handicapper General

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is NOT an example of the ways characters are handicapped in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• False Teeth

• Fat Suits

• Earphones

• Masks

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why was Harrison thrown in jail before the story began?

• He attempted to assassinate the President.

• He attempted to remove his handicaps.

• They suspected he was plotting to overthrow the government.

• He made a threat against the Department of Handicaps.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "Harrison Bergeron", what title does Harrison assume after entering the studio?

• President

• Handicapper General

• Emperor

• King

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CCSS.W.9-10.9