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