Discussion Questions on the Short Story

George winced at the sound of:

• a loud bang

• a screeching noise

• a whisper

• a bell ringing

What does Hazel suggest she would do if she were the Handicapper General?

• She would make everyone equal.

• She would remove all handicaps.

• She would enforce stricter rules.

• She would resign from the position.

George feels about his handicap bag:

• He loves it

• He hates it

• He is indifferent

• He is proud of it

What does Hazel suggest George do to rest?

• Take a nap

• Read a book

• Go for a walk

• Watch TV

What does George think about when Hazel mentions the Handicapper General?

• He thinks about the consequences of disobeying the rules.

• He thinks about the fairness of the system.

• He thinks about the Handicapper General's authority.

• He thinks about the penalties for non-compliance.

What is the main theme of the conversation between Hazel and George?

• Equality and its consequences

• The importance of individuality

• The role of government in personal lives

• The impact of technology on society

What does George say would happen if people started cheating on laws?

• Society would improve

• Society would fall apart

• Nothing would change

• People would be happier

Hazel suggests taking out a few lead balls from the bag because:

• She wants to reduce the weight.

• She wants to count them.

• She wants to clean the bag.

• She wants to play a game.

What is the consequence George mentions for taking out lead balls?

• One year in prison

• Two years in prison

• Five years in prison

• Ten years in prison

George feels about the idea of cheating on laws:

• He is strongly against it

• He is indifferent

• He supports it

• He is unsure