WorksheetsHarrison Bergeron & Dystopian Worlds
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
Harrison took off his handicaps because
He was protesting to be in the dance show
He was showing off
He was rebelling against the government
What did Harrison exclaim when removing his handicaps?
"I am powerful!"
"I want to kill you all!"
"I am the Emperor!"
Why do people in "Harrison Bergeron" have to wear handicaps?
Because the Handicapper General is a control freak
So that they can't run away
So that they are all equal
Where did Harrison Bergeron and his "Empress" kiss?
Thirty feet in the air near the ceiling
In the middle of Boston Common
The top story of the Empire State Building
On a boat at sea
Who are George and Hazel?
Harrison's sister and brother
Harrison's niece and nephew
Harrison's grandma and grandpa
Harrison's mom and dad
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.
