1. Harrison Bergeron
Written Response Review Questions
SHORT RESPONSE:
• Give one reason why the Handicapper General considers
Harrison a threat to society.
• Give to examples from the story that show how the mood of
the story becomes more serious after Harrison has been shot.
EXTENDED RESPONSE:
• Explain how Harrison’s feelings toward government-imposed
handicaps conflict with his father’s. Give two examples from
the story that show how each one feels about this government
practice.