Harrison Bergeron Review

What year does the story take place in?

• 2021

• 2081

• 2111

• 2181

Why is everyone equal in this society?

• They all have the same amount of money.

• They all have the same jobs.

• They are all forced to be equal by the government.

• They all have the same talents.

What organization enforces equality in the society?

• The Equal Rights Agency

• The Fairness Bureau

• The Handicapper General

• The Equality Commission

What is the purpose of the Handicapper General?

• To help people who are not equal

• To make sure everyone is treated fairly

• To make sure everyone is equal in every way

• To punish people who are not equal

How does the Handicapper General make people equal?

• By giving them extra privileges

• By taking away their privileges

• By giving them handicaps

• By punishing them

What is the name of the main character's son?

• Harrison

• George

• Hazel

• Diana

Why does George have to wear a mental handicap radio?

• Because he is deaf

• Because he is blind

• Because he is too smart

• Because he is too strong

What is the purpose of the mental handicap radio?

• To help George concentrate

• To make George smarter

• To make George less smart

• To punish George

What does Hazel think about the mental handicap radio?

• She thinks it is unfair

• She thinks it is necessary

• She thinks it is interesting

• She thinks it is funny

Why does Harrison have so many handicaps?

• Because he is a criminal

• Because he is a genius and an athlete

• Because he is too tall

• Because he is too weak