Lesson 2 short stories: Harrison Bergeron

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Who is the author of Harrison Bergeron

1. Von Nouget.
2. Kurt Vonnegut.
3. Kim Vonnegut.
4. Kurt Vonn

Which point of view is the story told from?

1. Second
2. Third
3. First
4. Fourth

In which year is the story set?

1. 3080
2. 280
3. 1820
4. 2081

Which government organization enforces the laws?

1. Federal Bans
2. Handicapper General
3. Intelligence Agency
4. General Grievance

How old is Harrison?

1. 14
2. 12
3. 16
4. 18

What is the reason that Hazel can only think in small bursts?

1. Forgetful frame
2. Attention deficit
3. Limited vocabulary
4. Average intelligence

What is the purpose of George's ear radio?

1. Disturb thoughts
2. Aid sleep
3. Listen to podcasts
4. Play music

Who does George briefly think should have no handicaps?

1. Ballerinas
2. Bergerons
3. Butlers
4. Beauticians

How does the reader know that two dancers have radios?

1. They have antennas.
2. They wear signs
3. They react with George
4. They break them

What does George call the time before handicaps?

1. Living large
2. Glory days
3. Dark ages
4. Death's door

What is Harrison accused of?

1. Causing government shut down
2. Theft
3. Plotting to overthrow government
4. Planning assassination

What does George tell Hazel to forget?

1. Their daughter
2. Sad things
3. Him
4. Their son

What does Hazel say she will allow George to be for a while?

1. Servant
2. Boss
3. Breadwinner
4. Unequal

What mental affect do the earpiece sounds have on George?

1. Forgetfulness
2. Rage
3. Sadness
4. Hate

Who has more handicaps than anyone ever had?

1. Diana Moon Glampers
2. George
3. Harrison
4. Huck Diamond

Which handicap does Harrison wear on his eyes?

1. Glasses with wavy lenses
2. Blindfold
3. Googly eyes
4. Goggles

What is a gait?

1. Trampoline
2. Fence
3. Walk
4. Weapon

What does Harrison declare himself as?

1. King
2. President
3. Emperor
4. Prophet

Based on what you've read, draw a picture of Harrison or make a collage of what he looks like

Assignment Harrison Bergeron

Read or Listen to "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut

Then answer the multiple choice questions