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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?
(a) Cruel and unusual.
(b) Necessary and destructive.
(c) Cold and logical.
(d) Exploitative and consumptive.

2. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?
(a) Water.
(b) Mud.
(c) Dust.
(d) Hair.

3. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?
(a) Fairly near.
(b) Very close.
(c) Nearly unreachable.
(d) Far off.

4. The first line of the story names what species of bird?
(a) Wren.
(b) Puffin.
(c) Ptarmigan.
(d) Swallow.

5. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?
(a) Logical thinkers.
(b) Dulcent shepherds.
(c) Bland utopians.
(d) Noble savages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?

2. LeGuin names one thing that is absolutely not present in Omelas, saying she is "sure" (3). What is it?

3. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?

4. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?

5. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?

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