Question

12. Which quote from the story best supports the idea that complete equality would

be undesirable?
a. “George was toying with the vague notion that maybe dancers shouldn't
be handicapped. But he didn't get very far with it before another noise in
his ear radio scattered his thoughts."
b. "Only if I was Handicapper General, you know what I would do?" said
Hazel. Hazel, as a matter of fact, bore a strong resemblance to the
Handicapper General, a woman named Diana Moon Glampers."
C. "If you see this boy," said the ballerina, "do not - I repeat, do not - try to
reason with him."
d. "I am the Emperor!" cried Harrison. "Do you hear? I am the Emperor!
Everybody must do what I say at once!" He stamped his foot and the
studio shook.

Answer 1

I believe ‘quote a’ would be most desirable as George is suggesting that dancers should not be presented with a handicap. A handicap is when those who would have an advantage over others in, say, a race, would start later than other runners to make the race more equal for everyone. It creates complete equality as it reduces everyone to the same level. George, in considering that a handicap wouldn’t be good, is therefore thinking that complete equality wouldn’t be desirable.

Answer 2

I think D is the answer because the Emperor thinks he is above everyone else meaning he doesn’t stand for equality which means everyone is equal.