"Harrison Bergeron" - Quiz
  • 1. Who wrote "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Karl Vonegut
B) Vaughan Klaus
C) Suzanne Collins
D) Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
  • 2. What type of story is "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) A dystopian novel.
B) A memoir
C) A satire
D) A bildungsroman
  • 3. What was the ultimate goal or value of the society in "Harrison Bergeron"?
A) Money
B) Equality
C) Excellence
D) Morals
  • 4. Who was Diana Moon Glampers?
A) The Handicapper General
B) Harrison's mother
C) The Head Ballerina
D) The President
  • 5. Why did George wear a radio in his ear?
A) A painful noise would sound whenever he tried to leave the perimeter (like a dog-collar).
B) To feed him secrets from a Government spy-handler.
C) It worked sort of like Siri: he could ask questions and receive answers.
D) To interrupt his thinking so that his intelligence would be average.
  • 6. What would Hazel like to play in people's ears on Sunday?
A) Chimes
B) Rap music
C) Fingernails scratching a chalkboard.
D) A church choral group
  • 7. What would happen if the people who wore birdshot weights removed some of the weight?
A) They would pay a stiff fine and spend some time in prison.
B) Nothing. Wearing the weights is optional.
C) They would spend some time in prison.
D) They would pay a stiff fine.
  • 8. What was special about Harrison?
A) His bride was chosen for him.
B) He was an only child.
C) He was gifted in every way and carried heavy handicapping devices.
D) He was not gifted in any way, making him the most average person who ever lived.
  • 9. What happened during the ballerina program?
A) Harrison removed his handicaps.
B) All of these.
C) Harrison declared himself the Emperor.
D) Harrison invited a ballerina to join him.
  • 10. How did the government respond to Harrison's action(s)?
A) The government increased his handicaps.
B) They shot him and his Empress on television.
C) They arrested Harrison and the ballerina and sent them to concentration camps.
D) The government allowed Harrison to marry the ballerina and live happily-ever -fter.
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