Harrison Bergeron & Censors & Grammar

What is the author’s attitude towards the society he describes in “Harrison Bergeron”?

• He thinks it's silly

• He thinks it's disturbing

• He thinks it's impressive

• He thinks it's advanced

What is the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"? Select all that apply. Choose 2.

• Good V. Evil

• Dangers of equality

• Inevitability of Death

• Power of Technology

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In “The Censors,” how does Juan get his first promotion after taking the job as a censor?

• by betraying a fellow worker

• by replacing an accident victim

• by seeking his letter to Mariana

• by offering to do dangerous work

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens to Juan at the end of “The Censors”?

• He finally discovers his letter to Mariana and is able to destroy it.

• He becomes so devoted to his job that he stops eating and gets sick

• He reaches Section B, has too few letters to censor, and grows bored.

• He censors his own letter, getting himself in trouble, and is executed

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who or what is the main target of satire in “The Censors”?

• the repressive practices of dictatorships

• the boring, repetitious nature of many jobs

• government workers who do not do their jobs properly

• friends and coworkers who are disloyal to one another

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: I love this movie because ______ really funny.

• it's

• its

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Juan and Pancho just called to let us know ________ coming for dinner.

• There

• Their

• They're

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Does she think ______ happy now?

• Your

• You're

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Can we go _____  the movies next weekend?

• to

• too

• two

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Her speakers are much louder _______ mine.

• then

• than

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A