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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What age is the woman who passes out flowers at the festival?
(a) Ageless.
(b) In her adolescence.
(c) Middle-aged.
(d) Old.

2. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?
(a) Happy.
(b) Mature.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Carefree.

3. When LeGuin mentions several inventions that have yet to be created, what is NOT an object she mentions?
(a) A cure for the common cold.
(b) Fuel-less power.
(c) Floating light sources.
(d) A network of surveillance cameras.

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

5. What type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?
(a) A tambourine.
(b) A drum.
(c) A flute.
(d) A xylophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?

2. LeGuin says that the people of Omelas are "not less" what "than" (3) we are?

3. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?

4. What adjective is used to describe the eyes of the child who plays the instrument at the festival?

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

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