Harrison Bergeron

In "Harrison Bergeron" George rejects Hazel's suggestion to rest his handicap bag for a while or even to take a few lead balls out of the bag to make it lighter because ___.

• If he gets caught he would be fined two thousand dollars.

• If he gets caught he would have to spend two years in jail.

• He thinks it's wrong to cheat the law.

• He thinks that pretty soon we'd be right back to the dark ages if people got away with it.

• All of the above.

In "Harrison Bergeron" what does George say to Hazel about sad things?

• He says they are natural.

• He says he doesn't like them.

• He says to forget them.

• He says they make us stronger.

• Both a and c.

In "Harrison Bergeron" everyone was finally equal because ___.

• Everyone was born naturally equal.

• The passing of the 211th, 212th and 213th Amendments to the Constitution

• he unceasing vigilance of agents.

• Capitalism was replaced by Communism.

• Both b and c

In "Harrison Bergeron" George determines that the ballerina reading the bulletin must be very beautiful and strong because:

• Her mask was hideous.

• Her handicap bags were big.

• She had to change the tone of her voice.

• She had to apologize for her voice.

• All of the above.

The news bulletin announces that ___.

• Hazel Bergeron has escaped from jail.

• The ballerina is not complying with the codes of decency.

• Harrison Bergeron has escaped from jail.

• Diana Moon Glampers has died

• Both C and D

In the short story at what age was Harrison taken from his parents?

• 14

• 10

• 20

• 16

• 18

Who is Diana Moon Glampers?

• Harrison's mother

• Harrison's aunt

• Handicapper General

• Hazel's aunt

• None of the above

Harrison tells the musicians: ___.

• "I will protect you"

• "Remember what it used to be like to play for an audience"

• "Be free"

• "I'll make you barons and dukes of earls"

• Both a and c

Which of the following describes how Harrison feels about his handicaps?

• He believes they have failed to make him equal to others.

• He believes they have made him weaker than others.

• He thinks everyone but him should wear handicaps.

• He thinks they have made him stronger.

Which of the following statements explains why George and Hazel don't think about their son more often?

• They weren't very close with their son.

• They don't like how sad it makes them feel.

• They agreed with the government's decision to take him away.

• They aren't able to think about anything for very long.