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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The people of Omelas are not what kind of "folk" (3) according to LeGuin?
(a) Happy.
(b) Simple.
(c) Unexamined.
(d) Cowardly.

3. The calls of the children are described by using what adjective?
(a) Joyous.
(b) High.
(c) Plaintive.
(d) Excited.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

2. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?

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

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

5. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?

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