"Harrison Bergeron"
  • 1. Who wrote "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Karl Vonegut
B) Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
C) Suzanne Collins
D) Vaughan Klaus
  • 2. What type of story is "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) A dystopian novel.
B) A bildungsroman
C) A memoir
D) A satire
  • 3. What was the ultimate goal or value of the society in "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Morals
B) Equality
C) Excellence
D) Money
  • 4. Who was Diana Moon Glampers?
A) The Head Ballerina
B) The Handicapper General
C) Harrison's mother
D) The President
  • 5. Why did George wear a radio in his ear?
A) A painful noise would sound whenever he tried to leave the perimeter (like a dog-collar).
B) To interrupt his thinking so that his intelligence would be average.
C) It worked sort of like Siri: he could ask questions and receive answers.
D) To feed him secrets from a Government spy-handler.
  • 6. What would Hazel like to play in people's ears on Sunday?
A) Chimes
B) Fingernails scratching a chalkboard.
C) A church choral group
D) Rap music
  • 7. What would happen if the people who wore birdshot weights removed some of the weight?
A) They would pay a stiff fine.
B) Nothing. Wearing the weights is optional.
C) They would pay a stiff fine and spend some time in prison.
D) They would spend some time in prison.
  • 8. What was special about Harrison?
A) He was an only child.
B) He was not gifted in any way, making him the most average person who ever lived.
C) He was gifted in every way and carried heavy handicapping devices.
D) His bride was chosen for him.
  • 9. What happened during the ballerina program?
A) Harrison invited a ballerina to join him.
B) Harrison declared himself the Emperor.
C) All of these.
D) Harrison removed his handicaps.
  • 10. How did the government respond to Harrison's action(s)?
A) They arrested Harrison and the ballerina and sent them to concentration camps.
B) The government increased his handicaps.
C) They shot him and his Empress on television.
D) The government allowed Harrison to marry the ballerina and live happily-ever -fter.
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