Exploring Themes in Harrison Bergeron

In a dystopian future, society enforces strict equality through handicaps. George and Hazel Bergeron live under this regime, unable to think deeply due to mental handicaps. Their son, Harrison, escapes from jail, declares himself emperor, and defies the laws of gravity and motion in a dance with a ballerina. However, their rebellion is short-lived as the Handicapper General intervenes, restoring the oppressive status quo.

What year is the story set in?

• 1981

• 2281

• 2081

• 2181

What amendments to the Constitution enforced equality?

• 211, 212, 213

• 210, 211, 212

• 212, 213, 214

• 213, 214, 215

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why couldn't George and Hazel think deeply about their son Harrison?

• They didn't care about him.

• They were distracted by their handicaps.

• They were not intelligent enough.

• They were too busy.

What was George required to wear by law?

• A mental handicap radio

• Heavy weights

• A mask

• A blindfold

What did Hazel suggest she would do if she were the Handicapper General?

• Remove all handicaps

• Have chimes on Sunday

• Increase the weights

• Ban television

What was the news bulletin about?

• A new law

• A weather update

• Harrison's escape from jail

• A sports event

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How tall was Harrison Bergeron?

• 9 feet

• 7 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

What did Harrison declare himself to be in the television studio?

• A president

• A king

• A general

• An emperor

What did Harrison do to the ballerina who rose to her feet?

• Gave her a mask

• Ignored her

• Removed her handicaps

• Punished her

Who ended Harrison and the ballerina's dance?

• Diana Moon Glampers

• Hazel

• The musicians

• George