Harrison Bergeron Comprehension Quiz

The story "Harrison Bergeron" is set in

• December of 1985

• March of 1961

• June of 2014

• April of 2081

Dystopian fiction focuses on a society that

• that handicaps its members.

• is ruled by an oppressive government.

• has unsuccessfully tried to create a perfect world.

• has created a perfect world.

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Who is the protagonist of Harrison Bergeron?

• Harrison Bergeron

• Diana Moon Glampers

• Hazel

Who or what is the antagonist of Harrison Bergeron?

• Nature

• George

• Government

• Hazel

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Which word best describes the American society in the year 2081?

• Strict

• Tolerant

• Repressive

• Free

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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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Which word best describes the atmosphere of the Bergeron household?

• Subdued

• Overwhelming

• Inspiring

• Restless

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In "Harrison Bergeron," people of above-average intelligence are required to

• wear weights on their arms.

• report to the government every two weeks.

• wear mental-handicap transmitters.

• watch the ballet every evening.

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Hazel has many handicaps.

• True

• False

Why won't George take off his handicap bag?

• He thinks it's unfair to others.

• He doesn't want to be better than his wife.

• He has grown attached to his handicap bag.

• He could get in trouble with the government.

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