"Harrison Bergeron" Test

What does the word wince mean

• flinch

• laugh

• smirk

• grin

It was such a doozy that George was white and trembling, tears stood on the rims of his red eyes.

What is the effect of the imagery and personification used in this sentence?

• Shows how hard George tries to regain control of his mind

• Focuses on how much pain the loud sounds cause him

• Describes George's appearance in an objective way

• Suggests that he is weaker than other poeple

"Good as anybody else," said George.

What is the author suggesting through this use of verbal irony?

• everybody would do the job of Handicapper General the same way

• George thinks he would do the job better

• that the current Handicapper General is not very good at her job

• Hazel is more qualified to be Handicapper General

What does the word neutralize mean?

• balance

• approve

• validate

• encourge

What does the word cower mean?

• face

• meet

• come out

• draw back

What two techniques are used in a satire?

• exaggeration and juxtaposition

• exaggeration and irony

• irony and sarcasm

• irony and understatement

She fired twice, and the Emperor and Empress were dead before they hit the floor.

What inference can be made about the Handicapper General?

• she is a tall person

• she isn't doing her job

• she is skilled and above average

• she is of average intelligence

What is the author's point of view/purpose?

• that everyone is equal

• that it is nearly impossible to prevent humans from wanting to be free and to do well in life

• to write a story for the fun of it

• explain a world where everyone is equal because they all want to be equal

What does the word vigilance mean

• indifferent

• carelessness

• negligence

• attentiveness

What does the physical description of Harrison in the police photo most likely indicate?

• he should not be trusted

• his parents failed to protect him

• he doesn't care about his appearance

• his abilities are superior to those of others