Worksheets"Harrison Bergeron"
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 16mins
Why did Harrison show up at the ballet while it was live?
(select 2)
To get famous
To scare people
For his parents to see him on tv
To expose the government
To open the eyes of the public
how old is Harrison in the text?
30
54
14
8
What earns a person a handy cap? (headphones or weights)
(select 2)
Being below average inteligence
Being strong
Being smart
Being lazy
What did the noises from George's headphones do?
They help him think
They play music
They are comfortable
They stop him from thinking intelligently
Why do ballerinas wear masks?
To hide their identitys
To hide their ugly faces
to hide their beauty
Its part of their costume
Harrison took off his handicaps because
To rebel against the government
He was showing off
How did Harrison die?
He was put back in jail and starved
He was shot
What was the name of the United States Handicapper General?
Patricia Radicia Bauers
Diana Moon Glampers
Who are the parents of Harrison Bergeron?
George and Hazel
Nazel and Gorge
Bill and Lisa
Sharon and Sally
How does Harrison Bergeron's dad see him?
Out the window
Through the TV (television)
In the newspaper
On his phone
What type of mental handicaps does George have?
A mental ear transmitter
Ugly Mask
Red ball on his nose
None of these
What other handicap did George have?
Metal all over his body
Ear phones
Heavy bag full of bird shot
None of these
Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?
She's too intelligent
She is a strong woman
She's not very intelligent (average)
She is going to be Handicapper General
Who was plotting to overthrow the government?
Diana Moon Glampers
Harrison Bergeron
The ballerinas
George Bergeron
What does Harrison declare on national television?
"I'm going to war with DMG"
"I'm looking for my parents"
"I have been kidnapped"
"I am the Emperor"
Who risks sacrificing their life with Harrison?
The musician
The news broadcaster
The audience
The ballerina
What is wrong with the news announcer that he is unable to give the broadcasting?
He has a speech impediment
He's not smart enough to read
The television line goes out
Which statement best expresses the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?
Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.
Attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread dissatisfaction and lack of creativity.
The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.
People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.
How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?
Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.
Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.
Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.
Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.
How do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?
They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.
They stress how the work towards achieving total equality won't be easy or pleasant.
They emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society.
They show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and the people around you.
How do Harrison's actions develop the plot of the story?
He takes off his handicaps and shows people what is possible without them, but he is ultimately shot for his actions.
He takes off his handicaps and acts violently towards the audience, reaffirming their belief that the handicaps are good.
He dances without his handicaps and is shot by the Handicapper General, exposing the government to the people and sparking distrust in them.
He forces the other ballerina to take off her handicaps, showing people how quickly anti-government sentiments can spread.
What is the mood of the story?
Pleasant
Calm
Tense
From the description of Harrison, we can infer that...
He is average
He is glad to not be living at home
He is above average
Why was Harrison Bergeron originally thrown in jail?
for suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government
for suspicion of plotting to release all citizens' handicaps
for suspicion of colluding with the Russian government during the presidential election
for supporting Donald Trump
The ballerina had to wear a hideous mask
To add a sense of mystery to the dance show
To handicap her beauty
To scare people
If Hazel was Handicapper General, what would she want to do every Sunday?
Watch ballet
Have a barbeque
Play chimes in the ear pieces
What was the name of the United States Handicapper General?
Patricia Radicia Bauers
Diana Moon Glampers
Gordon Calbert Thompson
Samuel Griffith White
