Dystopia/SciFI/Harrison Bergeron Review

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the protagonist in dystopian literature?

Accepted Answer

Tries to see the positive aspects of society

Question 2

In a dystopian society, ALL of the following characteristics are typically present EXCEPT

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handicaps

Question 3

Dystopian literature often begins with the illusion of a ______, or a perfect society.

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utopia

Question 4

Writing that seeks to bring awareness and change to a concerning societal or political issue.

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social criticism

Question 5

A nightmarish society in which everything is unpleasant

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dystopia

Question 6

George Bergeron hears loud sounds because

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The government is disrupting his ability to think

Question 7

In Harrison Bergeron, why don't George and Hazel think more often about their son?

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They aren’t capable of thinking about anything for very long

Question 8

Which statement best describes the THEME of Harrison Bergeron?

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Forcing sameness on people causes conflict and unhappiness, not equality.

Question 9

One of Science Fiction's earliest themes was:

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The dangers of technological advancement

Question 10

A typical characteristic of a dystopian society is the presence of ___

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a totalitarian government

Question 11

Why don’t George and Hazel remember what they saw?

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They lack the ability to remember

Question 12

What happens to Harrison after he breaks into the studio and dances with the ballerina?

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He is shot and killed by the Handicapper General

Question 13

A new age of science fiction dawned after World War II in response to

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The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Question 14

Why does Harrison have so many handicaps?

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He had too many unique and impressive abilities

Question 15

One of the earliest works of dystopian science fiction was ________.

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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Question 16

In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, dystopian literature was a powerful way for American authors to criticize

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communism

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of an apocalyptic event that could result in a dystopian society?

Accepted Answer

election

Question 18

The author of "A Sense of Wonder"(SciFi article) argues that Sci-Fi comes from historical periods of

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great anxiety

Question 19

Why won’t George take off his handicap bag?

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He could get in trouble with the government

Question 20

How does Vonnegut indicate when characters have extraordinary abilities in Harrison Bergeron?

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They have more extreme handicaps

Question 21

Who is the controlling government force in America in Harrison Bergeron?

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Handicapper General

Question 22

Science Fiction has fallen out of popularity in recent years.

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False

Question 23

George and Hazel Bergeron believe that the handicaps

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keep society stable

Question 24

One way that dystopias form is that society willingly gives power to a central force in order to solve real problems.

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True

Question 25

When Harrison and the ballerina dance, they…

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Appear to have no limitations

Question 26

How does Harrison feel about his handicaps?

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That they have failed to make him equal to others

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an example of a dystopian work?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton

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