Harrison Bergeron
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Vocabulary
Random Facts
100

In the story, why does the government force people to wear handicaps?

A. To improve intelligence
B. To punish criminals
C. To make everyone completely equal
D. To increase national security



C. To make everyone completely equal

100

 What is the main reason the citizens of Omelas live in happiness?

A. They all share equal wealth
B. They are protected by strict laws
C. One child suffers in misery for the good of the city
D. They have discovered endless resources

C. One child suffers in misery for the good of the city

100

Where does William Kamkwamba live?

A. Kenya

B. Nigeria

C. Malawi

D. South Africa

C. Malawi


DOUBLE POINTS--If you know which part of Africa Malawi is in--East, West, North or South? (There may two correct answers)

100

What does the word myriad mean?

A. A small amount
B. A great number or variety
C. A dangerous situation
D. A hidden secret



B. A great number or variety

100

In a basketball game, how many players from each team are on the court at the same time?


DOUBLE POINTS----Do 5 Pushups!

200

What handicap does George Bergeron wear?

A. A heavy bag of weights and a mental radio
B. A blindfold
C. A robotic arm
D. Noise-canceling headphones



A. A heavy bag of weights and a mental radio


DOUBLE POINTS---If you can tell me, what Handicaps Hazel wore?

200

How is the child in Omelas treated?

A. As a respected leader
B. With kindness and education
C. Locked away and neglected
D. Given freedom but no family

C. Locked away and neglected

200

What major problem affects William’s village?

A. Flooding

B. Famine and drought

C. War

D. Disease outbreaks

B. Famine and drought

200

What does oppression mean?

A. Fair treatment for all people

B. A celebration or festival

C. Cruel or unfair treatment by those in power

D. A natural disaster

C. Cruel or unfair treatment by those in power


DOUBLE POINTS---Give an example of Oppression in American History. 

200

What is the fastest car in the world?

As of mid-2026, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is considered the fastest production car in the world, with a theoretical top speed exceeding 310 mph (over 498 km/h) and a projected 330 mph (531 km/h) in some estimates.

300

How is Harrison different from others in society?

A. He follows every rule carefully
B. He is exceptionally intelligent and athletic
C. He wants to become president
D. He refuses to speak



B. He is exceptionally intelligent and athletic

300

What theme is most important in the story?

A. Revenge
B. Scientific progress
C. The morality of sacrifice
D. Adventure and exploration

C. The morality of sacrifice

DOUBLE POINTS---If you can explain what morality of sacrifice means.

300

What inspires William to build a windmill?

A. A television program

B. A dream

C. A science book from the library

D. Advice from a politician

C. A science book from the library

300

What is a drought?

A. A long period with little or no rain

B. A powerful storm with heavy rain

C. A freezing winter season

D. A type of farming tool

A. A long period with little or no rain

300

Name the 7 Continents!

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia!


DOUBLE POINTS---Which Continent is the United States in?

400

What is the government’s response to Harrison’s rebellion?

A. They negotiate with him peacefully

B. They arrest him and send him to prison

C. Diana Moon Glampers shoots Harrison and the ballerina

D. They allow him to lead the country

C. Diana Moon Glampers shoots Harrison and the ballerina

400

Why do the people who leave Omelas walk away?

A. They want to find better jobs

B. They cannot accept the suffering the city depends on

C. They are forced into exile

D. They dislike city life

B. They cannot accept the suffering the city depends on

400

What does William’s windmill provide first?

A. Internet access

B. Electricity

C. Transportation

D. Clean drinking water

B. Electricity

400

What does makeshift mean?

A. Carefully planned and expensive

B. Temporary and made with available materials

C. Broken beyond repair

D. Designed by professionals only

B. Temporary and made with available materials

400

How many minutes are in one week?

Calculate the Exact Number!

10,080

500

What is the main satire in Harrison Bergeron?

A. Technology always improves life

B. Total equality can become oppressive

C. Television is educational

D. Wealth causes unhappiness

B. Total equality can become oppressive

500

 What do some citizens do after learning about the child?

A. Try to rescue it

B. Leave Omelas forever

C. Punish the leaders

D. Forget about it immediately

B. Leave Omelas forever

500

Which trait best describes William?

A. Lazy
B. Selfish
C. Determined and inventive
D. Fearful



C. Determined and inventive

500

What does the word asset mean?

A. Something valuable or useful

B. A punishment for breaking rules

C. A type of machine

D. A difficult problem

A. Something valuable or useful

500

The first iPhone was released in what year?

2007