'Harrison Bergeron'

What was George thinking about when his thoughts were interrupted?

• His job

• His abnormal son, Harrison

• The ballerinas

• The Handicapper General

What did Hazel suggest they could do to the bag?

• Add more weight

• Make a little hole in the bottom

• Paint it

• Remove it completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the purpose of the spectacles Harrison wore?

• To improve his vision.

• To make him half blind.

• To protect his eyes.

• To make him look stylish.

What did the ballerina advise not to do when encountering the boy?

• Try to reason with him

• Call for help

• Run away

• Laugh at him

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Harrison hold in his hand when he appeared on the screen?

• A microphone

• A book

• The knob of the studio door

• A flag

What did Harrison reveal after flinging away his rubber-ball nose?

• A scar

• A tattoo

• A man that would have awed Thor

• A mask

What did Harrison claim to be greater than?

• Any king

• Any man who ever lived

• Any warrior

• Any leader

How did the ballerina appear after Harrison removed her mask?

• Frightened

• Blindingly beautiful

• Angry

• Sad

How did the dancers move during their performance?

• Slowly and carefully

• Reeling, whirling, and spinning

• Quietly and gently

• Stiffly and awkwardly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did Harrison promise the musicians if they played well?

• Money and fame

• Titles of barons and dukes

• A new home

• A vacation