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WorksheetsHB TPS 2024
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins
Who is your partner?
"Harrison Bergeron" is written in the _______________ point of view.
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
Which of the following statements explains why George and Hazel don't think about their son more often?
They weren't very close with their son.
They don't like how sad it makes them feel.
They agreed with the government's decision to take him away.
They aren't able to think about anything for very long.
George hears loud sounds because...
the government wants to punish him for committing a crime.
the government wants to disrupt his ability to think.
he enjoys listening to sounds as he works.
he has a hearing problem with no cure.
What handicap must all television announcers have?
A mental handicap.
A speech impediment.
Unattractive faces.
A physical handicap.
A learning impediment.
Why won't George take off his handicap bag?
He thinks it's unfair to others.
He doesn't want to be better than his wife.
He has grown attached to his handicap bag.
He could get in trouble with the government.
George's handicaps include: (2 ANSWERS)
a rose pin
a red clown nose
a radio transmitter
lead weights
How can the reader INFER that "Harrison Bergeron" takes place in a future, American society?
The narrator mentions President Kennedy.
The narrator mentions Thor.
The narrator mentions amendments to the Constitution.
The reader does not have enough information to infer this.
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?)
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!'"
He believes he is physically and intellectually superior to most of the people and, therefore, (he thinks) the one MOST fit to rule.
He is saying the government isn't doing their job
He is having a mental breakdown from all of the handicaps he has been forced to endure
Choose the word that BEST describes how Harrison views himself in relation to other people.
inferior
superior
unsure
apathetic
1.Both: What does this foreshadow? Make a prediction about the resolution of this narrative.
While Harrison and the ballerina dance, they...
become competitive.
fall in love with each other.
appear to have no limitations.
make others question their handicaps.
At the end of the story, why don't George and Hazel remember what they saw?
They do not like criticism of the government.
They lack the ability to remember.
They decide it's safer to forget.
They block out the painful memories.
Identify the MAIN conflict of "Harrison Bergeron."
external: Harrison vs. society
external: George vs. society
internal: George vs. himself
internal: Hazel vs. herself
How is the story's conflict resolved?
The Handicapper General arrests Harrison.
The Handicapper General lets Harrison go.
Harrison kills the Handicapper General.
The Handicapper General kills Harrison.
What is the resolution of the story?
Everything goes back to the way it was before.
Harrison and the ballerina are both dead.
Diana Moon Glampers makes the musicians put their handicaps back on.
George and Hazel mourn alone in their home.
Topic or Theme?
Family
Topic
Theme
Topic or Theme?
People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.
Topic
Theme
Themes are often cliche such as, "Actions speak louder than words."
True
False
What does theme add to the story?
A sense of location
An important message
Motivation for the characters
Dialogue for the characters
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
Life is short; make the most of it.
How much wood could a wood chuck chuck?
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Snow White was thoughtful and kind.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Juan risked his life to save his brother's.
Christmas Cheer is best sung loudly for all to hear!
Which of the following is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
The donkey was stubborn and did not move.
Larissa knew she would be grateful.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg became famous for being a champion for gender equality.
What is the definition of theme?
Location of the stories
Author's reason for writing the story
Events that occur within a story
A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.
Themes are universal because...
The entire universe enjoys them
Authors add them to make their writing interesting
all humans share common experiences
the stories go on forever
Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
A little boy lied to his mother
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover
Hazel's handicaps include:
a radio transmitter
lead weights
Hazel doesn't require handicaps
ballet shoes
In the story, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf", which of the following could be a theme?
Take your time when working on a task
Believe in yourself
We can achieve anything we set our minds to
Don't be dishonest, because you might not be trusted again.
A theme should be supported by...
Your own words
Evidence from the text
Rationale/reasoning
ALL of the above
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.
