Question

read the excerpt from \harrison bergeron.\

the year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. they werent only equal before god and the law. they were equal every which way. nobody was smarter than anybody else. nobody was better looking than anybody else. nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. all this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendments to the constitution, and to the unceasing vigilance of agents of the united states handicapper general.

the author is describing a society that is

uniform.
fair.
competitive.
free.

Explanation:

The excerpt states everyone is equal in every way—no one is smarter, better looking, stronger, or quicker than others, enforced by government agents. "Uniform" means lacking diversity, matching this description. "Fair" is incorrect as this forced equality suppresses individual talent, "competitive" is opposite since no one can stand out, and "free" is wrong as people are constrained by the Handicapper General's rules.

Answer:

uniform.