Harrison

Which of the following is not a theme found in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• The Danger of Total Equality

• Intelligence, Beauty, and Strength

• Freedom

• Death

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does this quote reveal about Harrison's character: "'I am the Emperor!" cried Harrison. 'Do you hear? I am Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!'"

• He believes he is physically and intellectually superior to most of the people and, therefore, (he thinks) the one MOST fit to rule.

• He is saying the government isn't doing their job

• He is having a mental breakdown from all of the handicaps he has been forced to endure

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

For what reason does the Handicapper General decide to shoot down Harrison and the ballerina?

• Harrison Bergeron represents an existential threat to the empire of "equality" that Glampers has created because he will be able to break down her system

• She wishes to maintain a stable, controlled society, where everyone is completely equal

• She fears that Harrison Bergeron's success will lead to a society where talented individuals are capable of excelling and reaching their full potential.

In "Harrison Bergeron" ___ proclaims: "I am the Emporer."

• George

• the Handicapped General

• Hazel

• Harrison

• Diana Moon Glampers

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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" 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.

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

• 14

• 10

• 20

• 16

• 18

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.