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Harrison Bergeron Short Story Review

Quiz by Shannyn Hanlon

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    In this story, people with above-average intelligence have to
    Watch TV a lot
    Report weekly to the Handicapper General
    Wear mental handicaps
    Marry someone with less intelligence
    30s
  • Q2
    Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude he is
    dangerous to others in society
    Glad he doesn't live at home
    the same as everyone else
    Above average in many ways
    30s
  • Q3
    Harrison is in conflict with...
    the government
    the ballet
    his parents
    the television station
    30s
  • Q4
    The biggest conflict Harrison faces in the story is between
    Expressing himself while maintaining government restrictions
    Expressing individuality vs. Accepting rules of equality
    Visiting parents vs. making statement on human rights
    Wanting to dance w/ the ballerina while keeping restrictions
    30s
  • Q5
    Based on her lack of handicaps, what can we infer about Hazel Bergeron?
    She is not beautiful
    She is not smart
    She is not strong
    She is average in beauty, intelligence and strength.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of handicapping individuals in the story?
    to lessen the pains of the society
    to punish those who try escape prison
    to help everyone achieve equality
    to help people become stronger
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a theme of Harrison Bergeron?
    Handicaps are important for making society equal
    Total equality is not something we should strive for.
    Total equality is what we should try to achieve.
    An equal society is a happy society
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the turning point, or climax, of the story Harrison Bergeron?
    When Harrison breaks out of jail
    When Harrison is shot
    When Harrison removes his chains and handicaps
    When Harrison dances with the Ballerina
    30s
  • Q9
    What characteristic of a dystopian society does the story Harrison Bergeron have?
    Government rules and regulations control the society beyond what is good or normal
    There has been an even that has made the world a horrible place to be in.
    The bad guy is really the good guy
    30s
  • Q10
    Which description below does NOT describe a dystopia
    destruction
    nightmare
    harmony
    human misery
    30s
  • Q11
    What year was Harrison Bergeron set in?
    1984
    2018
    2061
    2081
    30s

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