Harrison

Why does Harrison have so many handicaps?

• He misbehaved while in prison.

• He was considered a danger to himself.

• He tried to overthrow the government.

• He had too many unique and impressive abilities.

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.

What is the result of Harrison removing his handicaps?

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

• Harrison's violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

• Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

While Harrison and the ballerina dance, they...

• become competitive.

• fall in love with each other.

• appear to have no limitations.

• make others question their handicaps.

How does Harrison Bergeron's dad see him?

• Out the window

• Through the TV (television)

• In the newspaper

• On his phone

What is the main conflict in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

How does the character of Harrison Bergeron challenge societal norms within the story?

• By accepting his handicaps without question.

• By using his intelligence to outsmart the government.

• By physically removing his handicaps and declaring himself emperor.

• By encouraging others to follow the government's rules more strictly.

Which of the following would be the best theme statement for "Harrison Bergeron?"

• Being equal is ideal, but a difficult state to attain.

• It is not in human nature to be like everyone else.

• Nobody should try to become equal to anyone else.

• People should not try to be equal because it makes life difficult.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How is the word "equality" used in "Harrison Bergeron?"

• to signify our common ground as human beings

• to show that race doesn't matter

• to mean that class doesn't matter

• to mean that people are the same in every possible way

Who is the author of "Harrison Bergeron?"

• Gordon Lightfoot

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Kurt Vonnegut

• Jeff Kinney