Unit Test

Question 1

Which character types would best support Vonnegut’s critique of America’s fixation on television?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: flat and static

Question 2

Which evidence supports the interpretation that “Harrison Bergeron” represents a society in which efforts at equality have destroyed personal freedom? Check the two best choices.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: “All this equality was due to . . . the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General.”; D: “The realization was blasted from his mind instantly by the sound of an automobile collision in his head.”

Question 3

There are many different interpretations of Vonnegut’s short story “Harrison Bergeron.” Which interpretations represent your view of Vonnegut’s central message? Check any that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Absolute equality will prevent individual thought and personal freedoms of expression.; B: Television limits individual thought and creativity.; C: Government control should be limited to prevent a threat to freedom.; D: The fear of communist invasion is a result of government-controlled media.; E: Paranoia leads to a repressive society.

Question 4

Which of the following did you use to generate your question? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Who; B: What; C: When; D: Where; E: Why; F: How

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