English 2 Exam Review

What is the mood of the story, "Harrison Bergeron"?

• Pleasant

• Calm

• Tense

Who is the antagonist of "Harrison Bergeron"?

• Hazel

• Harrison

• George

• The government

What way is George different from Hazel?

• He likes to compete

• He has to wear a mental handicap transmitter

• He never thinks about Harrison

What is the biggest conflict Harrison faces?

• visiting his parents vs. wanting to be on t.v.

• dancing with a ballerina vs. keeping his handicaps

• expressing his individuality vs. following government rules

Why does Harrison escape from jail?

• he is angry at the government

• he doesn't know right from wrong

• he wants to dance on t.v.

Why does Hazel want to George to take a break from his handicaps?

• He has been having trouble sleeping

• He is looking worn out and tired

• He needs a break from the loud noises

What George talks about the "Dark Ages" what time period is he referring to?

• 1500 A.D.

• present day

• 1776

What is the mood of the Bergeron household?

• Subdued

• Inspiring

• Happy

What word describes the society the Bergeron's are living in?

• Free

• Joyful

• Oppressed

Why does George often wince?

• He has seizures

• Hazel bothers him

• A transmitter shocks him when he has a higher level thought