Jeopardy Lit TermsCharactersThe BetHarrison B. Misc. Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from H1 What is the definition of flashback?

$100 Answer from H1 A scene in a story or play that interrupts the present action to tell about the events that happen at an earlier time.

$200 Question from H1 What is the definition of dramatic foil?

$200 Answer from H1 A character (or a place or an event) that is used to contrast with another character (or place or event).

$300 Question from H1 What is the definition of situational irony?

$300 Answer from H1 The writer shows a discrepancy between the expected result of some action or situation and its actual result

$400 Question from H1 What is the definition of allusion?

$400 Answer from H1 A reference to a work of literature or to a well-known historical event, person, or place.

$500 Question from H1 What is the definition of satire?

$500 Answer from H1 A literary work that mocks or ridicules the stupidity or vices of individuals, groups, institutions, or society in general.

$100 Question from H2 What are the positions that both the Lawyer and the Banker take on the topic of capital punishment?

$100 Answer from H2 Banker: Death Penalty Lawyer: Imprisonment for life

$200 Question from H2 Who does Diana Moon Glampers allude to in mythology? How is the allusion relevant to her character?

$200 Answer from H2 In Roman mythology, Diana is goddess Of the moon and hunting. Her power allows her to hunt down and kill anyone that defies the rules of society.

$300 Question from H2 Why does George Bergeron have a mental- Handicap radio in his ear, but his wife does not? What is the function of his handicap?

$300 Answer from H2 George has above average intelligence. Hazel has perfectly average intelligence, which means that she does not need one. The transmitter sends out a sharp noise to keep George from taking unfair advantage of his intelligence and allow him to be “equal” to Hazel

$400 Question from H2 Why is Harrison such a threat to society? How has he been handicapped?

$400 Answer from H2 Harrison has challenged rules of society Earphones, thick spectacles, scrap metal, red rubber ball to hide nose, black caps to cover teeth.

$500 Question from H2 Are the Lawyer and the Banker static or dynamic characters? Why?

$500 Answer from H2 Dynamic. Banker- was spoiled, proud, fearless, and rich. He has lost money and prestige. Feels self-contempt after reading the lawyers letter. Lawyer- “To live anyhow is better than not at all” -after 15 years his view of human life is that life is worthless.

$100 Question from H3 What information is provided by the two flashbacks at the beginning of the story?

$100 Answer from H3 Bet’s origin (160) Terms and conditions of the bet (161) How prisoner has lived in the lodge over the 15 years ( )

$200 Question from H3 How does the author show the changing state of mind of the lawyer?

$200 Answer from H3 By the kinds of books the Lawyer requests and the reports of those who watch him

$300 Question from H3 What happens to the baker’s fortune and what does the banker decide to do to avoid paying the bet?

$300 Answer from H3 Loses his money through speculation And bad investments. Murder the lawyer.

$400 Question from H3 Why does the lawyer renounce the money?

$400 Answer from H3 To show contempt for life itself. Death will destroy us all eventually.

$500 Question from H3 What are two examples of situational irony?

$500 Answer from H3 Banker was going to murder the Lawyer but chose not to after reading the Lawyer’s letter Lawyer stayed in confinement for 15 years and chose to forfeit the money.

$100 Question from H4 How does the government keep everyone equal?

$100 Answer from H4 Handicaps

$200 Question from H4 What is the conflict in the story?

$200 Answer from H4 Harrison vs. Society

$300 Question from H4 What is the verbal irony in the words “normal” and “abnormal”?

$300 Answer from H4 Abnormal is considered a threat to society. Harrison was exceptionally smart, strong, and beautiful. One must be average or normal to be perfect.

$400 Question from H4 Why is the ending of the story ironic?

$400 Answer from H4 We expect Harrison to succeed in his 'overthrow', but instead he fails. Both George and Hazel forget the fact that their son died.

$500 Question from H4 What is being satirized in “Harrison Bergeron”?

$500 Answer from H4 By showing how easily a democratic government can be changed and how the government can gain too much power, Vonnegut shows what can happen if values like equality are taken to the extreme and what can happen when people lose all original thought/individuality

$100 Question from H5 What is the definition of caprice? Use it in a sentence.

$100 Answer from H5 A sudden, impulsive change of mind or way of thinking

$200 Question from H5 What is the definition of gambol? Use it in a sentence.

$200 Answer from H5 To skip about playfully.

$300 Question from H5 In “Harrison Bergeron”, what would be the penalty if someone removed their handicaps?

$300 Answer from H5 Two years in prison and two thousand dollars fine

$400 Question from H5 In “The Bet”, how long does the banker predict the young lawyer will remain the lodge?

$400 Answer from H5 Three or four years at most

$500 Question from H5 In “Harrison Bergeron”, Vonnegut states that the ballerina and Harrison "kisses" the ceiling during their dance. What does that mean? What is significant about the two of them dancing?

$500 Answer from H5 Harrison and the ballerina are able to reach their potentials once their handicaps have been taken off. Reveals how they are able to express freedom and individuality

Final Jeopardy Is there any way that our world could become like Harrison Bergeron’s? Explain why or why not with at least two examples.

Final Jeopardy Answer