Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut:And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.Which statement best describes the overall impact of the setting?A.The emphasis on the role of government in people's lives implies that society has gone too far to ensure equality.B.George and Hazel's watching television at home implies that people have become isolated from each other.C.George's transmitter is used to symbolize the excuses people use to prevent them from reaching their full potential.D.The description of George suggests that he is too afraid to use his intelligence to improve society.

Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.:It was tragic, all right, but George and Hazel couldn't think about it very hard. Hazel had a perfectly average intelligence, which meant she couldn't think about anything except in short bursts. And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.Which two ideas does the passage most clearly develop?A.The inability to concentrate on difficult things; the government's insistence that no one has an advantage over anotherB.The benefits of an authoritarian government; the idea that being "average" is unacceptableC.The intrusion of government in people's lives; the differing opinions of what makes everyone equalD.The appreciation of freedom after it is taken away; understanding the challenged by walking in their shoes

Which thematic idea best represents both "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Pedestrian"?A.The government's control of societyB.People's lack of concern for their neighborsC.Society's inability to cope with deep emotionsD.The negative effects of technology on societySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage from "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut:He tried to think a little about the ballerinas. They weren't really very good—no better than anybody else would have been, anyway. They were burdened with sash-weights and bags of birdshot, and their faces were masked, so that no one, seeing a free and graceful gesture or a pretty face, would feel like something the cat drug in.Which statement best describes the overall impact of the setting?A.The emphasis on how people have been handicapped implies that society has gone to extremes to ensure equality.B.Witnessing something beautiful is compared to "something the cat drug in," which is a simile.C.The description of the ballerinas as average suggests that in the future everyone will be able to do what makes them happy.D.George's watching the ballerinas on television at home implies that society relies too heavily on technology.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What does Harrison Bergeron do that angers the government?A.He doesn't obey his parents.B.He identifies himself as better than others.C.He shows the world the importance of handicaps.D.He fights with the rebel army.

Read this passage from "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury:He would stand upon the corner of an intersection and peer down long moonlit avenues of sidewalk in four directions, deciding which way to go, but it really made no difference; he was alone in this world of A.D. 2053, or as good as alone, and with a final decision made, a path selected, he would stride off, sending patterns of frosty air before him like the smoke of a cigar.Which sentence best describes the overall impact of the setting?A.The absence of people suggests that something is very wrong with society.B.The many weeds in the pavement imply that the sidewalks are no longer maintained.C.The man's breath is compared to cigar smoke, which is a simile.D.The man's halt at the intersection suggests that he has a contemplative nature.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS