Question

Hazel had a perfectly average intelligence, which meant she couldn’t think about anything except in short bursts. And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.
How could this excerpt serve as a warning about the consequences of forced uniformity?
A. by suggesting that forced uniformity specifically benefits individuals who are not smart
B. by suggesting that forced uniformity encourages certain people to break the law
C. by implying that forced uniformity interferes with individuals’ intellectual development
D. by implying that forced uniformity hampers a society’s ability to use new technologies

Answer 1

B- by suggesting that forced uniformity encourages certain people to break the law

is the correct answer.

Because what was the question?

Q- How could this excerpt serve as a warning about the consequences of forced uniformity?

So the consequences which were related to the above mentioned was the comparison among the relationship of the two.

He was required by law to wear it at all times.

So if it was breached then indeed, it would be a way of leading to people breaking the law.

Thanks for asking the question.

Answer 2

The option will be C, where forced uniformity interferes with an individual’s intellectual development.

In this story, some physical handicaps are imposed drastically on the father, which incapacitates him to think.

In a world that has an obsession with quality, his sense of excellence and his hardcore intelligence is transmitted into mediocrity.

As such, if one is a prodigy or genius, he is considered to be a monster.