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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 word is used to indicate the horses' communication with one another?
(a) Teased.
(b) Boasted.
(c) Chatted.
(d) Neighed.

2. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?
(a) Grozz.
(b) Glooz.
(c) Schmooz.
(d) Drooz.

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

4. LeGuin insists that she does not want Omelas to resemble a what?
(a) A dystopia.
(b) A parable.
(c) A fairy tale.
(d) A utopia.

5. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?
(a) Stunning.
(b) Clear.
(c) Brisk.
(d) Crisp.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The people exercising the horses on the Green Fields are said to have "long, lithe" (1) what?

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

4. The first line of the story names what species of bird?

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

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