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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin names one thing that is absolutely not present in Omelas, saying she is "sure" (3). What is it?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Rage.
(d) Murder.

2. The birds mentioned in the first line of the story are taking what action?
(a) Chirping.
(b) Roosting.
(c) Soaring.
(d) Singing.

3. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Money.
(b) Swords.
(c) Mechanized transport.
(d) Computers.

4. What event is said to cause the birds to start taking a particular action in the first line of the story?
(a) The clamor of bells.
(b) The clamor of the ocean.
(c) The clamor of the crowd.
(d) The clamor of the train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin says in Paragraph 3 that modern society has the bad habit of considering happiness as what kind of emotion?

2. When LeGuin mentions several inventions that have yet to be created, what is NOT an object she mentions?

3. LeGuin uses what adjective to describe the hypothetical absence of intoxicants within Omelas?

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

5. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?

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