Question

1. what does hazel mean when she says, “who knows better than i do what normal is?”

a. hazel feels normal because of her handicaps.
b. hazel is of average intelligence, so she does not require handicaps.
c. hazel is more intelligent than george, so she has a better understanding of what “normal” is.
d. hazel is of above average intelligence but has handicaps that prevent her from becoming a threat.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The text doesn't imply Hazel feels normal due to handicaps.
• Option b: In the story "Harrison Bergeron", Hazel has average intelligence and doesn't need handicaps (unlike George who has mental handicaps). Her statement "Who knows better than I do what normal is?" comes from her being average, so she thinks she understands normalcy.
• Option c: Hazel is not more intelligent than George; George has handicaps but is likely more intelligent without them.
• Option d: Hazel is of average, not above - average, intelligence.

Answer:

b. Hazel is of average intelligence, so she does not require handicaps.