The Great Reading Race

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.

What does the dance with the ballerina symbolize

• chaos

• freedom

• sadness

• romance

Harrison is in conflict with...

• the ballerina

• himself

• his parents

• the government

Choose TWO possible themes for "Harrison Bergeron."

• Our differences should be celebrated and embraced-not condemned.

• True freedom can be experienced when individuals are able to live the way they choose.

• Freedom is only possible when people give up their rights.

• Equality for all people should be the goal of an effective government.

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of satire?

• to be funny

• to encourage people to rebel

• to make people angry

• to bring about change

George hears loud sounds because...

• the government wants to punish him for committing a crime.

• the government wants to disrupt his ability to think.

• he enjoys listening to sounds as he works.

• he has a hearing problem with no cure.

Why won't George take off his handicap bag?

• He thinks it's unfair to others.

• He doesn't want to be better than his wife.

• He has grown attached to his handicap bag.

• He could get in trouble with the government.

George and Hazel believe that handicaps...

• keep society from falling apart.

• challenge citizens to work harder.

• make competitions more interesting.

• prevent people from hurting each other.

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.