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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?
(a) Colored.
(b) Clouded.
(c) Torn.
(d) Towered.

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

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

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 purpose of the race.
(d) The nature of despair.

5. The subtitle of the story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" is "Variations on a theme by" whom?
(a) Jeffrey James.
(b) William James.
(c) James Williams.
(d) Dakota Daniels.

Short Answer Questions

1. The wind causes what objects to flutter?

2. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?

3. What colorful objects are used to decorate the horses of Omelas with color?

4. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?

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

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