Question

1. in \harrison bergeron,\ what happens to individuals who exceed the average level of ability?

• a. they are celebrated and rewarded
• b. they are forced to wear handicapping devices
• c. they are isolated from society
• d. they are given leadership positions

1. which statement best captures the central concern expressed in \every child is good enough\?

• a. american education is failing behind other countries
• b. one - size - fits - all educational approaches may harm student development
• c. parents are too involved in their childrens education
• d. teachers are not properly trained for classroom management

1. the character of harrison bergeron represents:

• a. the ideal citizen in a perfectly equal society
• b. the dangers of excessive individualism
• c. the human potential that is suppressed in the name of equality
• d. the need for government regulation of abilities

1. what critique of educational policy might be inferred from both texts?

• a. educational policies often prioritize equality of outcomes over individual development
• b. educational policies are too focused on standardized testing
• c. educational policies give too much freedom to students
• d. educational policies are not rigorous enough

1. the \handicaps\ in \harrison bergeron\ can be interpreted as a metaphor for:

• a. physical disabilities
• b. socioeconomic disadvantages
• c. educational interventions that suppress individual talents
• d. cultural differences among students

Explanation:

• Question 6: In Harrison Bergeron, those with above - average ability are forced to wear handicapping devices to bring them down to the average level.
• Question 7: Every Child Is Good Enough is concerned with one - size - fits - all educational approaches harming student development.
• Question 8: Harrison Bergeron represents human potential suppressed in the name of equality.
• Question 9: Educational policies often prioritize equality of outcomes over individual development (criticizing one - size - fits - all).
• Question 10: The “handicaps” in Harrison Bergeron are metaphors for interventions (like one - size - fits - all policies) that suppress individual talents.

Answer:

1. b. They are forced to wear handicapping devices
2. b. One - size - fits - all educational approaches may harm student development
3. c. The human potential that is suppressed in the name of equality
4. a. Educational policies often prioritize equality of outcomes over individual development
5. c. Educational interventions that suppress individual talents