"Harrison Bergeron"
  • 1. Who wrote "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Vaughan Klaus
B) Suzanne Collins
C) Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
D) Karl Vonegut
  • 2. What type of story is "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) A dystopian novel.
B) A bildungsroman
C) A satire
D) A memoir
  • 3. What was the ultimate goal or value of the society in "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Excellence
B) Morals
C) Money
D) Equality
  • 4. Who was Diana Moon Glampers?
A) Harrison's mother
B) The Handicapper General
C) The Head Ballerina
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) To feed him secrets from a Government spy-handler.
D) It worked sort of like Siri: he could ask questions and receive answers.
  • 6. What would Hazel like to play in people's ears on Sunday?
A) Rap music
B) A church choral group
C) Fingernails scratching a chalkboard.
D) Chimes
  • 7. What would happen if the people who wore birdshot weights removed some of the weight?
A) They would spend some time in prison.
B) They would pay a stiff fine.
C) They would pay a stiff fine and spend some time in prison.
D) Nothing. Wearing the weights is optional.
  • 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) He was not gifted in any way, making him the most average person who ever lived.
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) The government increased his handicaps.
B) The government allowed Harrison to marry the ballerina and live happily-ever -fter.
C) They arrested Harrison and the ballerina and sent them to concentration camps.
D) They shot him and his Empress on television.
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