Harrison Bergeron

What was finally achieved in the year 2081?

• Complete equality

• Ability to control the weather

• Freedom from government control

• Opportunity to live on the moon

The two main characters, George and Hazel, are ...

• Government workers

• Harrison's parents

• Handicappers

Who was of "perfectly average intelligence"?

• George

• Harrison

• Hazel

• Handicapper General

Having over 200 Amendments to the Constitution is an extreme way to show the theme of ----.

• manipulation
• rules and order
• justice and judgement
• extreme control issues

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of the story?

• They emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society.

• They show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and to those around you.

• They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.

• They stress how the work towards achieving total equality won't be easy or pleasant.

How is the word "equality" used in "Harrison Bergeron?"

• to signify our common ground as human beings
• to show that race doesn't matter
• to mean that class doesn't matter
• to mean that people are the same in every possible way

Hazel has many handicaps.

• True

• False

What does the phrase "unceasing vigilance" mean?

• stop guarding

• always talking

• stop paying attention

• always watching

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is Harrison ‘extremely dangerous’ to the government?

• He is a genius. 

• He is athletic. 

• He is good-looking.

• All of the above.

How does Harrison's removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

• Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

• Harrison's violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.