In which way is George different from Hazel?

He has to wear a mental-handicap.

George thinks government-imposed equality is fair.

His son, Harrison, rarely crosses his mind.

Competition is a strong desire in George.

Why does Hazel suggest to George that he lighten the bag of birdshot that is padlocked around his neck?

She is concerned that he is looking worn out and tired.

She knows that he has been having trouble sleeping lately.

She thinks he could use a break from the loud noise.

She misses the way he used to embrace her.

You can conclude that Harrison most likely decides to escape from jail because he

Is angry about the handicaps imposed by the government.

Wants to dance on television with a ballerina.

Hopes to show the government that he is not a threat to society.

Can no longer distinguish right from wrong.

You can conclude that George and Hazel agree that

Obeying the government is more important than their son's liberty.

Handicaps are a horrible way to achieve balance in society.

Requiring handicaps is an abuse of the government's power.

Harrison is right to fight for his individuality.

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade

Human nature drives people to be cruel

What is one theme explored in Harrison Bergeron?

The dangers of making everyone equal

The importance of following the laws

How is Harrison different from his father, George?

Harrison removed his handicaps; his dad didn't

Harrison and his father were threats to society

Harrison and his father thought the handicaps were ridiculous

Why was Harrison Bergeron originally thrown in jail?

for suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government

for suspicion of plotting to release all citizens' handicaps

for suspicion of colluding with the Russian government during the presidential election

In the movie adaptation "2081", the device in his hand doesn't trigger the bomb beneath the theater; it overrides the broadcast blackout. Based on this, what can we infer about Harrison's end goal?

He wanted people at home to witness the government's response to beauty and ability

He was only joking about blowing up the theater because it was a prank

He was lying about the bomb in order to scare the audience into overthrowing the government

He wanted the musicians to use their fear to play their best

Why is Hazel crying at the end of the story?

She wishes she still loved George

Harrison Bergeron

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?

She's too intelligent

She is a strong woman

She's not very intelligent (average)

She is going to be Handicapper General

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

At the end of the story, who witnesses and then forgets the death of Harrison?

George

Hazel

DMG

Harrison

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the dance with the ballerina at the end symbolize?

Obedience

Destruction

Chaos

Freedom

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

Harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

Harrison’s violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude he is ...

the same as everyone else

dangerous to others in society

above average in many ways

glad he doesn’t live at home

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Harrison is in conflict with

his parents

the government

his teachers

a ballerina

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After news of his death, Harrison's parents...

had no recollection

mourned his death

rebelled against the government

Hazel shoots Diana Glampers

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Harrison Bergeron

Why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?

At the end of the story, who witnesses and then forgets the death of Harrison?

What does the dance with the ballerina at the end symbolize?

How does Harrison’s removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

Based on the number of handicaps Harrison wears, you can conclude he is ...

Harrison is in conflict with

After news of his death, Harrison's parents...

What is wrong with the news announcer that he is unable to give the broadcasting?

In which way is George different from Hazel?

Why does Hazel suggest to George that he lighten the bag of birdshot that is padlocked around his neck?

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