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Understanding Harrison Bergeron

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This is a reading comprehension "quiz" for the short story, "Harrison Bergeron."

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1
After declaring himself Emperor, what does Harrison do?
Removes all his handicaps
Decides who will be his Empress
Waves to his mom and dad
Attacks the Handicapper General
2
Why must the Handicapper General kill Harrison and the ballerina?
She is jealous of their talents
She was instructed to by the Transmitter Dictator
They broke the law; it is a warning to society
She didn't - the 30 foot fall did
3
What happens if people are physically strong?
They are given important jobs
They receive a wireless transmitter to make them average
They are celebrated by society
They must wear various weights to diminish their abilities
4
When people think too much, what happens to them?
They are taken into the streets and beaten
Their books are burned in a giant bonfire
A transmitter sounds to distract them
Nothing at all
5
In what year is "Harrison Bergeron" set?
3000
2092
1985
2081
6
Assume the man below has an extremely high IQ. Which character does he best represent?
Harrison Bergeron
Handicapper General
News Anchor
George Bergeron
7
According to the news bulletin, Harrison was jailed for doing what?
Dancing in the streets
Not voting in the last election
Plotting to overthrow the government
Stealing all the girls' hearts
8
What does the Handicapper General do?
Aids others with physical therapy
Takes money from the rich
Sells wheelchairs
Applies handicaps to exceptional people