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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?
(a) A water-meadow.
(b) A corner of farmland.
(c) A bed of moss.
(d) A swamp.

2. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?
(a) A concert.
(b) A festival.
(c) A public execution.
(d) A carnival.

3. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?
(a) Winding.
(b) Marching.
(c) Flowing.
(d) Creeping.

4. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The citizens of Omelas.
(b) The identity of the prisoner.
(c) The nature of despair.
(d) The purpose of the race.

5. What colorful objects are used to decorate the horses of Omelas with color?
(a) Pieces of chalk.
(b) Lengths of yarn.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Streamers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first line of the story names what species of bird?

2. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?

3. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?

4. The calls of the children are described by using what adjective?

5. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?

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