Harrison Bergeron NC Check-In Style Quiz

Which quote best supports the idea that the government limits people's individuality?

• “They weren’t really very good — no better than anybody else would have been, anyway.”

• “George and Hazel couldn’t think about it very hard.”

• “Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise...”

• “Nobody was smarter than anybody else.”

What is the author's purpose in this passage?

• To entertain with a romantic love story

• To argue that everyone should be completely equal

• To warn readers about the dangers of forced equality

• To explain how society in 2081 became fair

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is an objective summary of this passage?

• Harrison escapes from jail and shows his strength before being killed.

• Hazel and George are perfect examples of how couples should behave.

• This story is confusing and doesn't make much sense.

• The ballerinas should have been treated better.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the effect of alliteration in the phrase 'Not only were the laws of the land abandoned, but the law of gravity and the laws of motion as well'?

• It adds a dramatic rhythm to highlight the characters’ freedom.

• It helps readers understand how gravity works.

• It sounds poetic but does not add meaning.

• It confuses readers about the plot.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can be inferred about George from paragraph 3?

• He is willing to break the law to help Hazel.

• He doesn’t love his son very much.

• He is used to the mental and physical pain caused by the government.

• He wants to join Harrison in rebellion.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the last paragraph contribute to the meaning of the story?

• It suggests Hazel and George are planning to rebel.

• It shows how completely numb and controlled society has become.

• It brings closure by celebrating Harrison’s life.

• It implies Hazel was smarter than she appeared.

What can be inferred from Hazel’s dialogue throughout the story?

• She secretly wants to overthrow the Handicapper General.

• She is struggling to remember details because of her own handicaps.

• She accepts the system without questioning it.

• She is smarter than George but hides it.

How does paragraph 7 contribute to the theme of control?

• It shows how Hazel misses her son Harrison.

• It explains why ballerinas are important to the government.

• It shows how noise is used to stop deep thinking.

• It describes George’s job for the first time.

Which quote supports the theme that too much equality can lead to a loss of freedom?

• “They reeled, whirled, swiveled, flounced, capered, gamboled, and spun.”

• “If I tried to get away with it, then other people’d get away with it.”

• “He had outgrown hindrances faster than the H-G men could think them up.”

• “Gee — I could tell that one was a doozy.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the effect of the phrase 'crippled, hobbled, sickened' in describing Harrison?

• It exaggerates Harrison’s actions and turns him into a villain.

• It makes him seem weaker than he truly is.

• It emphasizes how limited and dehumanized he is by his handicaps.

• It helps explain his relationship with the ballerina.