Question

4.2.5 quiz: bradbury and vonnegut
question 2 of 5
why does the government force harrison bergeron to wear a red rubber ball on his nose?
a. to obstruct his sense of smell
b. to encourage him to become a clown
c. to make people laugh at him
d. to cover up his good looks

Explanation:

In Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, the government enforces equality by handicapping those with advantages. Harrison is extremely handsome, so the red rubber ball on his nose is to cover up his good looks.

Answer:

D. To cover up his good looks