Harrison Quiz

Which of the following statements explains why George and Hazel don't think about their son more often?

• They weren't very close with their son.

• They don't like how sad it makes them feel.

• They agreed with the government's decision to take him away.

• They aren't able to think about anything for very long.

Why won't George take off his handicap bag?

• He thinks it's unfair to others.

• He doesn't want to be better than his wife.

• He has grown attached to his handicap bag.

• He could get in trouble with the government.

George and Hazel believe that handicaps...

• keep society from falling apart.

• challenge citizens to work harder.

• make competitions more interesting.

• prevent people from hurting each other.

Why does Harrison have so many handicaps?

• He misbehaved while in prison.

• He was considered a danger to himself.

• He tried to overthrow the government.

• He had too many unique and impressive abilities.

At the end of the story, why don't George and Hazel remember what they saw?

• They do not like criticism of the government.

• They lack the ability to remember.

• They decide it's safer to forget.

• They block out the painful memories.

What way is George different from Hazel?

• He likes to compete

• He has to wear a mental handicap transmitter

• He never thinks about Harrison

What is the biggest conflict Harrison faces?

• visiting his parents vs. wanting to be on t.v.

• dancing with a ballerina vs. keeping his handicaps

• expressing his individuality vs. following government rules

Why does Harrison escape from jail?

• he is angry at the government

• he doesn't know right from wrong

• he wants to dance on t.v.

Why does Hazel want to George to take a break from his handicaps?

• He has been having trouble sleeping

• He is looking worn out and tired

• He needs a break from the loud noises

What George talks about the "Dark Ages" what time period is he referring to?

• 1500 A.D.

• present day

• 1776