Harrison Bergeron

What is one theme explored in Harrison Bergeron?

• The dangers of making everyone equal

• The importance of following the laws

• The importance of family

What way is George different from Hazel?

• He likes to compete

• He has to wear a mental handicap transmitter

• He never thinks about Harrison

What is the biggest conflict Harrison faces?

• visiting his parents vs. wanting to be on t.v.

• dancing with a ballerina vs. keeping his handicaps

• expressing his individuality vs. following government rules

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Why does Harrison escape from jail?

• he is angry at the government

• he doesn't know right from wrong

• he wants to dance on t.v.

Who was plotting to overthrow the government?

• Diana Moon Glampers

• Harrison Bergeron

• The ballerinas

• George Bergeron

What type of handicaps does George have?

• A mental ear transmitter

• Ugly mask and foot restraints.

• Red ball on his nose and a mustache

• None of these

Why is Harrison ‘extremely dangerous’ to the government?

• He is a genius. 

• He is athletic. 

• He is good-looking.

• All of the above.

how old is Harrison in the text?

• 30

• 54

• 14

• 8

What type of mental handicaps does George have?

• A mental ear transmitter

• Ugly Mask

• Red ball on his nose

• None of these

What word describes the society the Bergeron's are living in?

• Free

• Joyful

• Oppressed