Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Test With
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satire - Correct Answer-humorous writing or speech intended to point out errors, falsehoods,
foibles, or failings, it is written for the purpose of reforming human behavior or human
institutions
controversy - Correct Answer-defender of free speech, against all forms of censorship
satire on the following - Correct Answer-enforced equality, government abuse of power,
negative effect of technology/media, utopia vs. dystopia
dystopian literature - Correct Answer-presents negative view of future, technology worsens
mankind, loss of freedom, censorship, cast-like system, war, military-like control,
dictatorship
tone - Correct Answer-satirical
kurt would oppose - Correct Answer-affirmative action
kurt might be ridiculing - Correct Answer-socialism
what has guaranteed equality in the story? - Correct Answer-211th, 212th, 213th
Amendments
how old is Harrison? - Correct Answer-14
what happened to Harrison? - Correct Answer-in jail
who was plotting to overthrow the government? - Correct Answer-Harrison
what does George have to wear to be equal? - Correct Answer-transmitter
what would Hazel do if she were the Handicap General? - Correct Answer-play chimes on
Sunday
what is the name of the Handicapper General? - Correct Answer-Diana Moon Glampers
What does Harrison declare on television? - Correct Answer-he is the Emperor
what happens to Harrison? - Correct Answer-he is shot
what does Hazel forget? - Correct Answer-Harrison dying
what year does this story take place? - Correct Answer-2081
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