Harrison Bergeron - Kurt Vonnegut - 2024

What year is the story set in?

• 2100

• 2050

• 2021

• 2081

Who is the Handicapper General?

• Hazel Bergeron

• Diana Moon Glampers

• Harrison Bergeron

• George Bergeron

According to the first paragraph of the story, why was everyone now truly equal?

• Because of the new government policies
• Due to the implementation of a new social system
• As a result of the the head of the department

• Because of the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendments to the Constitution.

Harrison is 14 years old. What are the names of his parents?

• Michael and Jennifer
• John and Mary
• George and Hazel

• David and Sarah

Why did Harrison's father George have to wear a mental handicap

radio in his ear?

• He wanted to listen to music all the time
• It was a fashion statement
• He was required to wear it by the government because his intellect needed to be controlled.

• He was trying to block out the voices in his head

At the start of the story, what were Hazel and George watching on tv?

• a cooking show
• a documentary about space
• a sports game
• ballerinas

Similar to the ballerinas on the tv screen, what other type of handicap did George have to wear?

• bags of birdshot

• Arm sling and locks

• Neck collar
• Leg brace with metal wires

Which character was apparently jailed for on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government?

• Harrison

• Diana

• The ballerina

• Hazel

Why was Harrison described as being extremely dangerous?

• He is very smart, athletic and under-handicapped.

• He is 7 feet tall.

• His parents are Hazel and George

• He has a lot of handicaps and people can get electrocuted.

What did Harrison NOT do?

• Selected an Emperess and danced with her.

• Took off his own handicaps and the handicaps of others.

• Pleasantly listened and appreciated the music being played.

• Caused harm or killed others around him.