WorksheetsHarrison Bergeron
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
In this story, people with above-average intelligence have to:
Watch a lot of television every night
Marry someone with less intelligence
Report weekly to the Handicapper General
Wear mental-handicap transmitters
George and Hazel are Harrison’s:
grandparents.
parents.
friends.
neighbors.
Which of the following are ways characters are not handicapped in the story ?
a. Masks
Earphones
Fat suits
False teeth
How does the government censor Harrison’s rebellion?
They stop the television broadcast.
They end the radio broadcast.
The army forces the crowd to leave.
They alter the story in the newspaper.
Why was Harrison thrown in jail before the story began?
For trying to assassinate the President
For attempting to remove his handicaps
For suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government
For a bomb threat against the Department of Handicaps
Harrison is in conflict with:
His parents
The government
His teachers
A ballerina
_Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude he is
The same as everyone else
Dangerous to others in society
Above average in many ways
Glad he doesn’t live at home
The climax of the story is the high point of interest and tension.
Hazel and George start watching TV
A photograph of Harrison flashes on the screen
Harrison rebels by publicly taking off his handicaps
George goes to the kitchen for a beer
Which word best describes the mood of the Bergeron household?
Subdued
Overwhelming
Inspiring
Restless
Reread the following excerpt which comes immediately after the scene in which Harrison and the Ballerina break free from their handicaps and kiss the ceiling.
“It was then that Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General, came into the studio with a double-barreled ten-gauge shotgun. She fired twice, and the Emperor and the Empress were dead before they hit the floor”.
How does the shift in tone from the previous description to this one support the theme?
The tone shifts from one of criticism and condemnation to serious and realistic, illustrating Vonnegut’s criticism of Harrison’s behavior where he disobeys all of the laws of his society to fulfill his own purpose.
The tone shifts from one of awe and amazement to shock and sadness, illustrating Vonnegut’s criticism of the oppressive role of the government that continues to instill equality, at all costs, stifling the individualism of its people
The tone shifts from one of shock and fright to lighthearted and humorous, illustrating the satirical nature of Vonnegut’s short story; while government reform could benefit some people, this is a simple story told to entertain his audience.
The tone shifts from one of absurdity and humor to realistic and straightforward, illustrating Vonnegut’s criticism of Harrison’s behavior; suggesting that the government should be obeyed at all times.
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
What did Harrison exclaim when removing his handicaps?
"I am powerful!"
"I want to kill you all!"
"I am the Emperor!"
What was the name of the United States Handicapper General?
Patricia Radicia Bauers
Diana Moon Glampers
Gordon Calbert Thompson
Samuel Griffith White
George and Hazel believe that handicaps...
keep society stable.
challenge citizens to work harder.
make competitions more interesting.
prevent people from hurting each other.
Which statement best expresses the theme of this short story?
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.
Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.
People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.
Identify the MAIN conflict of "Harrison Bergeron."
external: Harrison vs. society
external: George vs. society
internal: George vs. himself
internal: Hazel vs. herself
George's handicaps include: (2 ANSWERS)
a rose pin
a red clown nose
a radio transmitter
lead weights
Hazel's handicaps include:
a radio transmitter
lead weights
Hazel doesn't require handicaps
ballet shoes
Which of these words best describe the society described in the story
free
tolerant
oppressive
open-minded
In what year did Harrison Bergeron take place?
2018
2081
2422
1931
