Question

text-dependent questions
directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. which statement best expresses the authors critique of this society?

a. the government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful society.
b. forcing uniformity on people doesnt result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.
c. attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread conflict.
d. people dont realize how important individuality is until their differences are taken away.

1. how does harrisons removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story?

a. harrison inspires people to rebel against the government.
b. harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.
c. harrisons violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good.
d. harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right.

1. how do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of the story?

a. they show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and the people around you.
b. they emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society.
c. they stress how the work towards achieving total equality wont be easy or pleasant.
d. they illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.

1. what does the dance with harrison and the ballerina symbolize?

a. freedom from limitations
b. artistic creativity
c. obedience to authority
d. destruction of property

1. what critique of society does kurt vonnegut convey through the satire \harrison bergeron,\ and how do the characters develop this message?

Explanation:

1. In "Harrison Bergeron", the society forces uniformity (handicaps) on people. This doesn't lead to true equality. Instead, it causes unhappiness (like George's constant pain from the ear - radio) and conflict (Harrison's rebellion). So, option B is correct.
2. When Harrison removes his handicaps, he briefly shows a world without them. He dances with the ballerina, demonstrating grace and ability. But he doesn't have enough time to inspire a full - scale rebellion. So, option B is correct.
3. The handicaps are used to make the most unique and talented individuals conform. For example, George has intelligence - handicaps (ear - radio), and ballerinas have physical handicaps. This shows the extreme measures to enforce uniformity. So, option D is correct.
4. Harrison and the ballerina's dance is free. They move without the restrictions of handicaps. It symbolizes what life could be like without limitations. So, option A is correct.

Answer:

1. B. Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.
2. B. Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps.
3. D. They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform.
4. A. freedom from limitations