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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?
(a) To transform.
(b) To convince.
(c) To question.
(d) To influence.

2. The young men and women stroke what parts of their horses during the festival?
(a) Manes.
(b) Flanks.
(c) Necks.
(d) Muzzles.

3. What verb is used to describe the movement of the horses of Omelas?
(a) Galloped.
(b) Trotted.
(c) Pranced.
(d) Waited.

4. The sound of what instrument is described as "imperious, melancholy, piercing" (6)?
(a) Tuba.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Dulcimer.
(d) Bassoon.

5. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?
(a) Apes.
(b) Barbarians.
(c) Neanderthals.
(d) Troglodytes.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sound of the instrument played immediately after the child's performance emerges from what location?

2. Of the 4 phrases contained within Paragraph 4, how many of the phrases are questions?

3. In what location does the child sit as he plays his instrument in Omelas?

4. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?

5. What other action is the woman taking as she passes out flowers?

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