Exploring Harrison Bergeron: Full Text and Audio Insights

What year is the story set in?

• 2081

• 2021

• 1984

• 1881

What is the role of the Handicapper General?

• To ensure everyone is equal

• To lead the government

• To enforce laws

• To manage the economy

Why can't George think deeply about his son Harrison?

• He is distracted by television

• He is not intelligent

• He is too busy with work

• He has a mental handicap radio

What does Hazel suggest about the sounds George hears?

• They are too loud

• They are annoying

• They are interesting

• They are unnecessary

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does George believe would happen if people started cheating on laws?

• Society would fall apart

• Nothing would change

• Society would improve

• People would be happier

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the news bulletin about?

• A new law

• Harrison's escape from jail

• A weather update

• A sports event

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How is Harrison described in the news bulletin?

• A normal citizen

• A dangerous genius and athlete

• A government official

• A famous actor

What does Harrison declare himself to be in the studio?

• A dancer

• A musician

• A news anchor

• The emperor

What happens to Harrison and the ballerina at the end?

• They become rulers

• They escape

• They are arrested

• They are killed

What does George tell Hazel to do about sad things?

• Write them down

• Talk about them

• Forget them

• Remember them