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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The purpose of the race.
(b) The nature of despair.
(c) The identity of the prisoner.
(d) The citizens of Omelas.

2. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?
(a) A smirk.
(b) A frown.
(c) A grimace.
(d) A smile.

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

4. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The town square.
(b) The art gallery.
(c) The Farmers' Market.
(d) The library.

5. What smell at the festival is described as "marvelous" (4)?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Roasting meat.
(d) The sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?

2. Of the 4 phrases contained within Paragraph 4, how many of the phrases are questions?

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

4. What actions do the horses take that leads the young men and women to speak to them?

5. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?

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