Guess the Scene
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Harrison running while the music plays (Harrison Bergeron)
“The coach raised his voice and told us that if we cared about winning, we would stay after practice and fix our mistakes.”
exhort
Breaking free from government handicaps on live television to make a statement.
Big brain
This character changes their behavior to match someone else’s preferences, even though it means giving up something important.
FAIL—narrator (The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant)
How old was Robert Downey Jr. when he filmed Avengers: Endgame?
53
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Narrator choosing the bass over Sheila (The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant)
“The school’s new rules allowed no exceptions, no excuses, and no second chances."
Stringent
Letting go of the biggest fish of your life just to impress someone you barely know.
Bad Decision
This person remains calm under extreme pressure and relies on observation instead of emotion.
PASS—narrator (The Pit and the Pendulum)
Which animal sleeps the longest each day?
koala
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Narrator realizes Sheila doesn't care about the fish and loses interest (The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant)
“The idea of people being punished just for being talented made everyone in the room feel sick.”
Repugnant
Using logic and careful planning instead of panicking while facing execution.
Big Brain (The Pit and the Pendulum)
This character follows strict rules without questioning their fairness or purpose.
FAIL—George Bergeron (Harrison Bergeron)
Which element has the chemical symbol Ag?
Silver
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The narrator discovers he is trapped above the pit (The Pit and the Pendulum)
“The concert tickets cost more than a month’s rent, yet people still lined up to buy them.”
Exorbitant
Judging someone as boring because they care about books and fishing.
Bad Decision (The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant)
This character makes a dramatic public statement without a realistic plan for what happens next.
FAIL — Harrison Bergeron
What year did the first iPhone release?
2007
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The pendulum is slowly descending toward the narrator (The Pit and the Pendulum)
“The principal claimed this one new policy would solve every problem the school had.”
Panacea
Believing extreme control will create fairness and happiness for everyone.
Bad Decision (Harrison Bergeron)
This character prioritizes approval over authenticity and ignores warning signs in a social situation.
FAIL — Narrator The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant
If you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place