Question

read the excerpt from \harrison bergeron.\

the year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. they werent only equal before god and the law. they were equal every which way. nobody was smarter than anybody else. nobody was better looking than anybody else. nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. all this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendments to the constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the united states handicapper general.

the author is describing a society that is

uniform.
fair.
competitive.
free.

Explanation:

Analyze the text's description of society

The excerpt states that "everybody was finally equal" in every way: "Nobody was smarter... better looking... stronger or quicker than anybody else." This absolute sameness enforced by the government describes a society that is completely standardized and identical.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• "uniform" means remaining the same in all cases and at all times; identical or consistent. This matches the description of absolute, forced equality.
• "fair" implies justice and equity, which is subverted here because individual abilities are suppressed.
• "competitive" is incorrect because no one can excel or compete.
• "free" is incorrect because the equality is enforced by "unceasing vigilance" of government agents.

Answer:

• uniform. (Correct answer)
• fair.
• competitive.
• free.