Harrison Bergeron
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The following questions are in reference to the short story "Harrison Bergeron"
B.
In this story, people of above-average intelligence are required to
- wear weights on their arms.
- report to the government every two weeks.
- wear mental-handicap transmitters.
- watch the ballet every morning.
C.
In this story, Harrison Bergeron represents the spirit of...
- conformity
- family values
- dependence
- rebellion
D.
A look of consternation communicates a feeling of
- deep sympathy.
- anger.
- confused fear.
E.
One can infer that Harrison is bright and attractive because...
- he wears many handicaps and must disguise his looks.
- the government is going to give him an award.
- he is taller than most people.
- he dances on TV.
F.
When Hazel and George discuss the handicaps, they both seem to
- feel that they are being treated unfairly.
- agree that handicaps are fair.
- with they could escape from the government.
- with they were required to wear more handicaps.
G.
Regarding the use of handicaps, one can conclude that
- duller and weaker people wear more handicaps.
- brighter and stronger people wear more handicaps.
- only members of the middle class are required to wear them.
- they are a sensible way to make everyone equal.