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Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Disobedience Answers

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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.

A
“All this equality was due to . . . the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General.”
B
“A living, breathing Harrison filled the screen.”
C
“A moment passed, and then a ballerina arose, swaying like a willow.”
D
“The realization was blasted from his mind instantly by the sound of an automobile collision in his head.”
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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.

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.
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Which character types would best support Vonnegut’s critique of America’s fixation on television?round and dynamicflat and staticdynamic and staticround and flat

A
round and dynamic
B
flat and static
C
dynamic and static
D
round and flat
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Which character types would best support Vonnegut’s critique of America’s fixation on television?

A
round and dynamic
B
flat and static
C
dynamic and static
D
round and flat
5

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

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

A
“All this equality was due to . . . the unceasing vigilance of agents of the United States Handicapper General.”
B
“A living, breathing Harrison filled the screen.”
C
“A moment passed, and then a ballerina arose, swaying like a willow.”
D
“The realization was blasted from his mind instantly by the sound of an automobile collision in his head.”

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