Harrison Bergeron

Which of the following is not part of the story’s setting?

• Year 2081

• United States

• Opera House

• A society of equality

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which handicap keeps George equal to Hazel in intelligence?

• Carrying the bags of birdshot

• Wearing thick glasses

• The zapper handicap

• The sound handicap

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which event is not part of the rising action?

• The handicapper general comes and shoots Harrison and the ballerina.

• All people are made “equal” due to amendments.

• Hazel is jealous of George’s handicaps because she has none.

• Harrison escapes prison and is on the loose.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The turning point of the story is also called the

• Exposition

• Climax

• Theme

• Point of view

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The main conflict of the story is

• Harrison vs the handicaps

• Harrison vs Diana Moon Glampers

• Harrison vs society

• Society vs equality

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

Society returns to normal. George and Hazel don’t remember what has happened just moments before to their own son.

Which part of the plot is described above?

• Theme

• Climax

• Conflict

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which point of view is the story told from?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following themes best applies to the story?

• Total equality can be dangerous.

• All people should be equal under the law.

• Equality is fair to everyone.

• Resilience will pay off in the end.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

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

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

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement best expresses the author's critique of this society?

• The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences to have a more peaceful society.

• 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 conflict.

• People don't realize how important individually is until their differences are taken away.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6