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Harrison Bergeron & Dystopian Worlds

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The ballerina had to wear a hideous mask

a)

To add a sense of mystery to the dance show

b)

To handicap her beauty

c)

To scare people

2.

Harrison took off his handicaps because

a)

He was protesting to be in the dance show

b)

He was showing off

c)

He was rebelling against the government

3.

What did Harrison exclaim when removing his handicaps?

a)

"I am powerful!"

b)

"I want to kill you all!"

c)

"I am the Emperor!"

4.

Why do people in "Harrison Bergeron" have to wear handicaps?

a)

Because the Handicapper General is a control freak

b)

So that they can't run away

c)

So that they are all equal

5.

Where did Harrison Bergeron and his "Empress" kiss?

a)

Thirty feet in the air near the ceiling

b)

In the middle of Boston Common

c)

The top story of the Empire State Building

d)

On a boat at sea

6.
Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?
a)
She's too intelligent
b)
She is a strong woman
c)
She's not very intelligent (average)
d)
She is going to be Handicapper General
7.

Who are George and Hazel?

a)

Harrison's sister and brother

b)

Harrison's niece and nephew

c)

Harrison's grandma and grandpa

d)

Harrison's mom and dad

8.

Which statement best expresses the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

a)

Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.

b)

Attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread dissatisfaction and lack of creativity.

c)

The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.

d)

People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.

9.

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

a)

Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

b)

Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

c)

Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

d)

Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

10.
Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude he is ... 
a)
the same as everyone else
b)
dangerous to others in society
c)
above average in many ways 
d)
glad he doesn’t live at home