Harrison Bergeron Quiz

Who is the main character in the story “Harrison Bergeron”?

• George Bergeron

• Hazel Bergeron

• Harrison Bergeron

• The Handicap General

What is the setting of the story?

•  The future in a world where everyone is equal
  

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  A magical kingdom
  

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  A historical battle
  

•  A small town in the 1800s

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Why do people in the story wear handicaps?

• To make them more intelligent

• To make them stronger

• To ensure everyone is equal and no one is better than anybody else

• To make them more fashionable

What special talent does Harrison Bergeron have?

• He can read minds

• He is incredibly strong and smart

• He can fly

• He is an excellent musician

How does Harrison Bergeron defy the government's rules?

• By refusing to wear his handicaps

• By escaping prison and dancing on live t.v.

• By becoming the emperor

• By hiding from the handicap general

What happens to Harrison Bergeron at the end of the story?

• He becomes a hero

• He escapes to a new land

• He is killed

• He becomes the leader of a rebellion

What is the main message or theme of “Harrison Bergeron”?

• That everyone should try to be the best they can be

• That too much control can be harmful and stifle individuality
  

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  That technology will always solve our problems
  

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  That everyone should wear stylish clothes

Why does the author, Kurt Vonnegut, use exaggeration in the story?

• To make the story more exciting
  

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  To criticize the idea of making everyone the same
  

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  To teach a history

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  To describe a dream he had

 What role does the Handicapper General play in the story?

• She is a kind leader who helps everyone
  

  
  

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  She enforces the laws and ensures everyone is equal
  
  

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  She is Harrison’s best friend
  

  
  

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  She creates new technology