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Harrison Bergeron

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1
The main conflict of the story centers on Harrison Bergeron's resistance to
the authority of the government
the appeals by others to rebel
the qualities with which he was born
the rules his parents have set
2
In lines 67-69, two ballerinas collapse on the studio floor because
the Handicapper General shoots and kills them
Harrison Bergeron adds weight to their handicap bags
Harrison Bergeron breaks down the studio floor
the Handicapper General blasts them with noise
3
Hazel does not wear a handicap radio because
she is unusually attractive
her intelligence is average
she removed it
her husband told her not to wear it
4
Which word best describes George and Hazel's reaction to their son's death
Happy
Horrified
Uncaring
Angry
5
George does not lighten his handicap bag because
his wife urges him to leave it on
he worries about the risks of breaking the law
his son is unable to untie it
he does not want his son to become emperor
6
The main conflict of the story is resolved when
Harrison declares himself emperor and removes his handicaps.
the Handicapper General takes Harrison to jail.
news reporter announces that Harrison has escaped from jail.
The General Handicapper shoots and and kills Harrison