Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 to complete the text below.

A.	has become
B.	forming
C.	shooting
D.	is taken
E.	raises
F. put on
G.	taking off
H.	written
I.	being
J.	decided

Harrison Bergeron is a science-fiction short story …………………………… (1) by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Even though it can be read as a satire, it …………………………… (2) some serious questions about the meaning of social equality.

The story takes place in 2081. Full equality …………………………… (3) a reality since the government …………………………… (4) to change the law and force people to wear “handicaps”.  Nobody can be more beautiful than anybody else. If you are, you need to …………………………… (5) a mask. Those who are too fast carry heavy weights at all times. Intelligent people have earphones on that prevent them from …………………………… (6) thoughts.

The main character is Harrison Bergeron, a 14-year-old teenager that revolts and …………………………… (7) to prison. …………………………… (8) of “average” intelligence and unaware of the tragedy, his parents keep on watching TV.

Eventually, Harrison escapes from prison and arrives at the TV studio. After …………………………… (9) his “handicaps”, he says that everyone must obey him and kisses a ballet dancer. However, their love and attempt to take over the government is short-lived as they are both killed soon after. Harrison’s mother watches the …………………………… (10) on TV and starts crying but she is unable to figure out why.


Answers

1.	H
2.	E
3.	A
4.	J
5.	F
6.	B
7.	D
8.	I
9.	G
10.	C