Critiques of American Society in Science Fiction — Quiz
Question 1 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." “I am the Emperor!” cried Harrison. “Do you hear? I am the Emperor! Everybody must do what I say at once!” He stamped his foot and the studio shook. “Even as I stand here—” he bellowed, “crippled, hobbled, sickened—I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch me become what I can become!” What do Harrison’s words and actions reveal about his character?
Answer
A
He wants to rebel against the law and show off his gifts.
B
He wants to become like the Handicapper General and have absolute power.
C
He wants to force everyone to appreciate music and dancing.
D
He wants to make the people watching television fear for their lives.
Explanation
Harrison calls himself the Emperor, orders everyone to obey, and boasts that he will show what he can become despite being handicapped. His words and actions show that he is rebelling against the law that restrains him and displaying his extraordinary abilities. He is not trying to become the Handicapper General; he is challenging the system that limits him.
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