1. which statement best expresses the authors...

1. which statement best expresses the authors critique of this society? a. the government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful society. b. forcing uniformity on people doesnt result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness. c. attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread conflict. d. people dont realize how important individuality is until their differences are taken away. 2. how does harrisons removal of his handicaps develop the plot of the story? a. harrison inspires people to rebel against the government. b. harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps. c harrisons violent outburst makes the audience believe that handicaps are good. d. harrison makes his parents proud that he stood up for what is right. 3. how do the different handicaps contribute to the theme of the story? a. they show how being unique can be dangerous to yourself and the people around you. b. they emphasize how the most ordinary people are often the most valued in a society. c. they stress how the work towards achieving total equality wont be easy or pleasant. d. they illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform. 4. what does the dance with harrison and the ballerina symbolize? a. freedom from limitations b. artistic creativity c. obedience to authority d. destruction of property

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# Brief Explanations: 1. For the first question, forcing uniformity (hiding differences) doesn't lead to equality but rather conflict as in option B, which is a common critique of overly - regulated societies. 2. In the second question, when Harrison removes his handicaps, he briefly shows what is possible without them, which advances the plot by presenting an alternative to the status - quo. 3. The handicaps in the story illustrate the lengths to which society goes to make unique individuals conform, as stated in option D. 4. The dance between Harrison and the ballerina symbolizes freedom from the limitations imposed by the society's handicaps system. # Answer: 1. B. Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness. 2. B. Harrison briefly shows people what is possible without handicaps. 3. D. They illustrate how much must be done to make the most unique and talented individuals conform. 4. A. freedom from limitations