49 Questions
What was the primary environmental feature on the planet Venus?
Rain
What did Margot write about in her small stories, essays, or poems?
The sun
Why did the children hate Margot?
Her possible future
What did Margot remember that the other children had forgotten?
The color and heat of the sun
Why did the children feel that Margot was different?
She remembered Earth
What did Margot compare the sun to?
A fire in the stove
What did Margot refuse to do in the school shower rooms?
Shower
What did the children read about in class the day before?
The sun
How did the other children react when Margot spoke about her memories of Earth?
They accused her of lying
What did Margot look at while the children sang songs about happiness and life?
The drenched windows
What did the children sing about that made Margot's lips barely move?
The sun and the summer
What was the biggest crime Margot committed, according to the other children?
Remembering the sun and the way it was
Why did the children turn on themselves like a feverish wheel?
They were waiting for the teacher
What has been the primary weather pattern on the planet Venus for the past seven years?
Rain
How old are the children in the story?
Nine years old
What did the sun do seven years ago, according to the text?
Showed its face for an hour
What did the children hope to see when they said, 'Will it happen today, will it'?
The sun
Where did the rocket men and women come to set up civilization, according to the text?
Planet Venus
What did Margot hear the other children stir in remembrance of at night?
All of the above
What was the primary feature of the landscape on Venus, as described in the text?
Forests
What did the children press to each other like, in the story?
Roses and weeds
What did the children do when the sun showed its face seven years ago?
They could not recall
What did the scientists question the possibility of happening today?
The sun appearing
What did the children hope to see when they were told, 'Look, look; see for yourself'?
The hidden sun
What did the children dream and remember at night, according to the text?
Gold, a yellow crayon, a coin large enough to buy the world with
What is the name of the character who storms the TV studio in an attempt to overthrow the government?
Harrison Bergeron
Who is the Handicapper General who enters the studio and kills Harrison and the Empress?
Diana Moon Glampers
What is the name of Harrison Bergeron's mother?
Hazel Bergeron
Who is described as 7 feet (2.1 m) tall, a genius, and an extraordinarily handsome, athletic, strong, and brave person?
Harrison Bergeron
In which adaptation of the story does Harrison Bergeron become dissatisfied with the status quo and attempts to start another American revolution by taking over the nation's television broadcasting?
1995 Showtime adaptation
Who is the title character in the 1995 Showtime adaptation of 'Harrison Bergeron'?
Harrison Bergeron
What is the name of the character who kills Harrison and the Empress with two shotgun blasts?
Diana Moon Glampers
Who is described as having perfectly average intelligence, which means that she cannot think deeply about anything?
Hazel Bergeron
Who is the fourteen-year-old son of George Bergeron and Hazel Bergeron?
Harrison Bergeron
In which adaptation of the story was Harrison Bergeron re-used as a character name in another work by Vonnegut?
PBS adaptation
Who is the Handicapper General?
Diana Moon Glampers
Who declares himself Emperor and rips off both his own handicaps and those of a ballerina?
Harrison Bergeron
What is the primary role of the Handicapper General's agents in the story?
To enforce equality laws by imposing handicaps on citizens
What is the purpose of the earpiece radios imposed on intelligent citizens?
To disrupt thoughts with loud noises
What is the significance of the masks worn by citizens who are too beautiful?
To hide their attractiveness
Why does George resist taking the weights out of his 'handicap bag'?
It is against the law
What is the age of Harrison Bergeron in the story?
14 years old
What is the year in which the story is set?
2081
What is the title of the collection in which the story 'Harrison Bergeron' was republished in 1968?
Welcome to the Monkey House
What magazine originally published the story 'Harrison Bergeron' in October 1961?
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
What are the Bergerons forbidden to be, according to the Constitution in the story?
Smarter, better-looking, or more physically able than anyone else
What do the weights around George's neck symbolize?
Physical handicap
What is the role of Harrison Bergeron's parents in the story?
They are barely aware due to their own handicaps
What do the dancers in the ballet wear to counteract their gracefulness?
Weights
Study Notes
Harrison Bergeron Story
- The story takes place in a future where everyone is equal, and any form of excellence is suppressed by handicapping the gifted.
- Harrison Bergeron is a 14-year-old genius who is extremely handsome, athletic, strong, and brave.
- Harrison Bergeron's mother is Hazel Bergeron, who has perfectly average intelligence and cannot think deeply about anything.
Character Analysis
- George Bergeron, Harrison's father, wears weights around his neck to counteract his above-average strength.
The Handicapper General
- The Handicapper General is a character who enters the TV studio and kills Harrison and the Empress with two shotgun blasts.
- The primary role of the Handicapper General's agents is to enforce handicaps on citizens.
The Purpose of Handicaps
- The purpose of the earpiece radios imposed on intelligent citizens is to disrupt their thoughts.
- Masks are worn by citizens who are too beautiful to counteract their attractiveness.
Setting
- The story is set in a future where everyone is equal, and the year is not specified.
Other
- The story was originally published in October 1961 in a magazine and was republished in 1968 in a collection titled "Welcome to the Monkey House".
Venus
- The primary environmental feature on the planet Venus is the severe heat and volcanic landscape.
- The primary weather pattern on the planet Venus for the past seven years has been severe heat and volcanic activity.
Margot
- Margot is a character who remembers the sun from her past on Earth.
- The children hated Margot because she was different and remembered the sun.
- Margot refused to take a shower with the other children because she was ashamed of her body.
- Margot looked at the sky while the children sang songs about happiness and life.
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