Understanding "Harrison Bergeron"

What is the main theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

• The importance of technology in society

• The dangers of extreme equality

• The benefits of a strong government

Who is the main character in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• George Bergeron

• Hazel Bergeron

• Harrison Bergeron

• The Handicapper General

Why are handicaps used in the society depicted in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• To promote individual talents

• To ensure everyone is equal

• To punish disobedience

How do George and Hazel Bergeron react to the government's control?

• They plan to rebel

• They fully support it

• They are confused but compliant

What role does television play in the story?

• It's a way the government controls the people

• It's used for education

• It's irrelevant to the plot

What is Hazel Bergeron's handicap?

• she has blinding glasses

• she doesn't have a handicap

• she has bird feed bags attached to her

Why do people have handicaps in the story?

• so that everyone is equal

• so that they can control strong people

• so that they can slowly kill everyone.

How does the government in "Harrison Bergeron" ensure everyone is equal?

• By enhancing everyone's strengths

• By suppressing (stopping or lowering) peoples talents and abilities

• By encouraging competition

How does the government in "Harrison Bergeron" maintain control over its citizens?

• Through persuasion

• By offering rewards

• With physical and mental handicaps

• Through education

What does George Bergeron's handicaps do?

• They make him stronger

• They limit his intelligence

• They make him sick