"Harrison Bergeron" English I Quiz

1-Which of the following definitions correctly identifies satire?

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.
• The time and place of a story or play.
• An error in chronology
• A type of writing that ridicules something—a person, a group of people, humanity at large, an attitude or failing, a social institution—in order to reveal a weakness.

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2-In Harrison Bergeron, Kurt Vonnegut is criticizing

• Individuality
• Equality
• The Government
• Both Equality and Government

3-Anachronism is

• a reference to a statement, a person, place, or event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture.
• an error in chronology.
• the vantage point from which a writer tells a story.
• the story’s theme.

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4-How old is Harrison Bergeron?

• 16 years old
• 17 years old
• 15 years old
• 14 years old

5-George must wear which of the following handicaps

• A weight around his neck
• A transmitter in his ear
• Scrap metal tied to his arms
• A mask

6-Who is the Handicapper General?

• Hazel Bergeron
• Diana Moon Glampers
• One of the ballerinas
• Harrison Bergeron

7-If George chose to lighten the load of weight around his neck, what would be the punishment?

• Two years in prison
• Execution
• Community service
• A $2,000 fine

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8-One of the beliefs in Harrison Bergeron is that ________ has a negative effect on society.

• Competition
• Beauty
• Athleticism
• Murder

9-Who does Harrison choose as his empress?

• Diana Moon Glampers
• Hazel Bergeron
• One of the ballerinas
• A Musician

10-____________ is defined as the reason behind a character’s actions

• Motivation
• Characterization
• Constipation
• Protagonist

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