Harrison Bergeron Introduction

Which of the following describes how Harrison feels about his handicaps?

• He believes they have failed to make him equal to others.

• He believes they have made him weaker than others.

• He thinks everyone but him should wear handicaps.

• He thinks they have made him stronger.

What is the result of Harrison removing his handicaps?

• Harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.

• Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.

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

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

Which of the following statements are possible themes for this story? Choose three answers.

• Attempting to achieve complete equality will never work; it will make everyone unhappy and there will be no creativity.

• The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.

• Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality; it causes conflicts and unhappiness.

• People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.

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

Who was plotting to overthrow the government?

• Diana Moon Glampers

• Harrison Bergeron

• The ballerinas

• George Bergeron

What word describes the society the Bergeron's are living in?

• Free

• Joyful

• Oppressed

What is one theme explored in Harrison Bergeron?

• The dangers of making everyone equal

• The importance of following the laws

• The importance of family

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

Who is the author of "Harrison Bergeron?"

• Gordon Lightfoot

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Kurt Vonnegut

• Jeff Kinney

How is the word "equality" used in "Harrison Bergeron?"

• to signify our common ground as human beings

• to show that race doesn't matter

• to mean that class doesn't matter

• to mean that people are the same in every possible way