Harrison Bergeron
Harrison Bergeron
Harrison Bergeron
Subject-Verb Agreement
Vocabulary
100
Who took Harrison Bergeron from his parents?
The H-G Men.
100
Why does George Bergeron have to wear a mental handicap?
He is extremely smart.
100
What are Harrison's parents named?
George and Hazel Bergeron.
100

Every year in Spain, the people (wake, wakes) to the sound of a horn.

Wake

100

This vocabulary word means "small pellets designed for bird-hunting."

Bird-shot

200
What are George and Hazel doing after their son is taken?
They are watching ballerinas on TV.
200
Why does the ballerina have to wear a hideous mask?
She is very beautiful.
200
How old is Harrison Bergeron?
14.
200

Ham and eggs (is, are) fairly simple to prepare, but you still need to proper utensils.

Is

200

This vocabulary word means a fictional place where everything is perfect.

Utopia

300
How did Harrison manage to appear on the TV?
He escaped jail.
300
Why did Harrison Bergeron have to wear so many handicaps?
He is smarter and stronger than almost everybody else.
300
Why doesn't Hazel need to wear a mental handicap?
She is only of average intelligence.
300

Dried creek beds (have, has) started flowing again.

have

300

This vocabulary word means "to crouch down in fear."

Cower

400
What does Harrison do on the TV?
He makes the musicians play music, dances, and kisses a ballerina.
400
What is ironic about the TV announcers?
They have speech impediments.
400
What types of handicaps does George Bergeron need to wear?
He needs to wear weights and a radio transmitter by his head.
400

Near Sussex Central High School, stands several tall trees that were planted many years ago. Name the verb that needs to be changed.

Stands to stand.

400

This vocabulary word means "a harsh, loud noise."

A squawk

500
What happens to Harrison and the ballerina?
They are shot by the Handicapper General.
500
Why does the ballerina force herself to speak in an ugly voice?
She has a very beautiful voice and does not want to cause competition among others.
500
What is the name of the Handicapper General?
Diana Moon Glampers.
500

The works of American photographer of Garry Winogrand reveals nuances of both the joy and uncertainty that Americans experienced following WWII. Name the verb that needs to be changed.

Reveals to Reveal

500

This vocabulary word is a fictional place, usually set in the future, where everything has gone wrong and often society is run by a dictator.

A Dystopia