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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) The rifle.
(b) The tank.
(c) The cannon.
(d) The bomb.

2. The flavor and scent of the drug present within Omelas is described using what term?
(a) Pure.
(b) Clean.
(c) Sour.
(d) Sweet.

3. LeGuin says that the people of Omelas are "not less" what "than" (3) we are?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Complex.
(c) Moral.
(d) Concerned.

4. LeGuin says that if it will help the reader like Omelas better, they should add what element?
(a) A justice system.
(b) A drug.
(c) An orgy.
(d) An organized religion.

5. What is NOT a color used to decorate the horses of Omelas?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What particular aspect of consumer culture LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

2. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?

3. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?

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

5. The processions described by the narrator all move toward what part of Omelas?

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