Characters
Setting
Handicaps
Burgers for Bergeron
Plot
100
What was the name of George and Hazels' son?
Who is Harrison Bergeron
100

What year is it in "Harrison Bergeron"?

What is 2081?

100

Why did they use "handicaps" in the short story "Harrison Bergeron"?

What is to make everyone exactly equal?

100

What is the essential difference between a hamburger and a cheeseburger?

Cheeeeeeese

100

What are George and Hazel doing at the beginning of the story?

Watching television.

200
Who was selected as Harrison's "Empress"?
Who is the ballerina?
200
This is where Hazel and George are during the story.
Where is their home, watching TV?
200

Who put the handicap amendments in place?

Who is the Handicapper General?

200

Which McDonald's burger is famous for having two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a three-part bun?

The Big Mac

200
What happened to Harrison and the ballerina near the end?
What is shot during a dance?
300
What do all of the "announcers" in this dystopian society have?

A speech impediment/a stutter

300

This is where Harrison's rebellion set.

A ballet studio (newsroom will be accepted as an answer)

300

How many amendments were made to help enforce using handicaps?

213

300

What type of burger replaces the beef patty with a large mushroom cap?


A portobello burger

300

Why is Hazel envious, or jealous, of George?

She wishes she could hear what is in his handicap radio. OR she wants more handicaps

400
Who is Diana Moon Glampers?
Who is the Handicapper General?
400

Where was Harrison SUPPOSED to be at before he bursted into the ballerina studio?

Where is jail

400

What is the punishment for removing the lead balls from handicaps?

Two years in prison and a two thousand dollar fine.

400

What is the type of burger you get when a ball of ground beef is pressed flat against a hot griddle?

Smash burgers

400

What handicap does Hazel suggest for the mental radio on Sundays?

Chimes should be played

500
How many ballerinas have a handicap for intelligence?
What is two
500

Harrison and his parents live in this type of society.

a dystopian society

500
List three inhibitors seen in "Harrison Bergeron". Which ability do they neutralize?
What are Headphones for intelligence, masks for beauty, and weights for strength.
500

Which West Coast burger chain is famous for its “Animal Style” burger, a secret-menu customization?

In-N-Out Burger

500

What is a "theme" in a story?

A lesson that is taught in the story. For your study guide: a pervasive meaning that is told throughout the story.