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Critiques of American Society in Science Fiction — Quiz

Question 12 • English Language Arts 11

Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." “I think I’d make a good Handicapper General.” “Good as anybody else,” said George. “Who knows better’n I do what normal is?” said Hazel. How does the dialogue develop Hazel’s character?

Answer
A
It depicts her as a round character because she is looking to change her career.
B
It depicts her as a round character because she is good at something, which makes her better than her peers.
C
It depicts her as a flat character because she represents the stereotype of average intelligence.
D
It depicts her as a flat character because she is unclear about what normal means.

Explanation

Hazel’s comment that she knows what “normal” is suggests she does not recognize her own limited understanding. In the story, Hazel represents average intelligence, so the dialogue reinforces her simple, stereotypical characterization rather than revealing complexity or change. That makes her a flat character, as choice C says.

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