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HB TPS 2024

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is your partner?

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2.

"Harrison Bergeron" is written in the _______________ point of view.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

3.

Which of the following statements explains why George and Hazel don't think about their son more often?

a)

They weren't very close with their son.

b)

They don't like how sad it makes them feel.

c)

They agreed with the government's decision to take him away.

d)

They aren't able to think about anything for very long.

4.

George hears loud sounds because...

a)

the government wants to punish him for committing a crime.

b)

the government wants to disrupt his ability to think.

c)

he enjoys listening to sounds as he works.

d)

he has a hearing problem with no cure.

5.

What handicap must all television announcers have?

a)

A mental handicap.

b)

A speech impediment.

c)

Unattractive faces.

d)

A physical handicap.

e)

A learning impediment.

6.

Why won't George take off his handicap bag?

a)

He thinks it's unfair to others.

b)

He doesn't want to be better than his wife.

c)

He has grown attached to his handicap bag.

d)

He could get in trouble with the government.

7.

George's handicaps include: (2 ANSWERS)

a)

a rose pin

b)

a red clown nose

c)

a radio transmitter

d)

lead weights

8.

How can the reader INFER that "Harrison Bergeron" takes place in a future, American society?

a)

The narrator mentions President Kennedy.

b)

The narrator mentions Thor.

c)

The narrator mentions amendments to the Constitution.

d)

The reader does not have enough information to infer this.

9.

1.Younger Partner: describe Harrison Bergeron based on the text. What sets him apart from others?

Older Partner: identify and interpret this figure of speech: “There was the shriek of a door being torn from its hinges” (*hint: can doors really shriek?)

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10.

What does this quote reveal about Harrison's character:

"'I am the Emperor!" cried Harrison. 'Do you hear? I am Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!'"

a)

He believes he is physically and intellectually superior to most of the people and, therefore, (he thinks) the one MOST fit to rule.

b)

He is saying the government isn't doing their job

c)

He is having a mental breakdown from all of the handicaps he has been forced to endure

11.

Choose the word that BEST describes how Harrison views himself in relation to other people.

a)

inferior

b)

superior

c)

unsure

d)

apathetic

12.

1.Both:  What does this foreshadow? Make a prediction about the resolution of this narrative.

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13.

While Harrison and the ballerina dance, they...

a)

become competitive.

b)

fall in love with each other.

c)

appear to have no limitations.

d)

make others question their handicaps.

14.

At the end of the story, why don't George and Hazel remember what they saw?

a)

They do not like criticism of the government.

b)

They lack the ability to remember.

c)

They decide it's safer to forget.

d)

They block out the painful memories.

15.

Identify the MAIN conflict of "Harrison Bergeron."

a)

external: Harrison vs. society

b)

external: George vs. society

c)

internal: George vs. himself

d)

internal: Hazel vs. herself

16.

How is the story's conflict resolved?

a)

The Handicapper General arrests Harrison.

b)

The Handicapper General lets Harrison go.

c)

Harrison kills the Handicapper General.

d)

The Handicapper General kills Harrison.

17.

What is the resolution of the story?

a)

Everything goes back to the way it was before.

b)

Harrison and the ballerina are both dead.

c)

Diana Moon Glampers makes the musicians put their handicaps back on.

d)

George and Hazel mourn alone in their home.

18.

Topic or Theme?

Family

a)

Topic

b)

Theme

19.

Topic or Theme?

People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.

a)

Topic

b)

Theme

20.

Themes are often cliche such as, "Actions speak louder than words."

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What does theme add to the story?

a)

A sense of location

b)

An important message

c)

Motivation for the characters

d)

Dialogue for the characters

22.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)

Life is short; make the most of it.

d)

How much wood could a wood chuck chuck?

23.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Snow White was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

c)

Juan risked his life to save his brother's.

d)

Christmas Cheer is best sung loudly for all to hear!

24.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

The donkey was stubborn and did not move.

c)

Larissa knew she would be grateful.

d)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg became famous for being a champion for gender equality.

25.

What is the definition of theme?

a)

Location of the stories

b)

Author's reason for writing the story

c)

Events that occur within a story

d)

A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.

26.

Themes are universal because...

a)

The entire universe enjoys them

b)

Authors add them to make their writing interesting

c)

all humans share common experiences

d)

the stories go on forever

27.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

c)

A little boy lied to his mother

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover

28.

Hazel's handicaps include:

a)

a radio transmitter

b)

lead weights

c)

Hazel doesn't require handicaps

d)

ballet shoes

29.

In the story, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf", which of the following could be a theme?

a)

Take your time when working on a task

b)

Believe in yourself

c)

We can achieve anything we set our minds to

d)

Don't be dishonest, because you might not be trusted again.

30.

A theme should be supported by...

a)

Your own words

b)

Evidence from the text

c)

Rationale/reasoning

d)

ALL of the above

31.

Create a theme statement that summarizes a lesson “Harrison Bergeron” can teach readers.

Use text evidence to support your theme.

*Use the R.A.C.E.S. writing strategy to write a well-supported paragraph.

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