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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what material is the child's instrument made?
(a) Linen.
(b) Animal skin.
(c) Wood.
(d) Bone.

2. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Mature.

3. What type of contest lies at the center of the festival depicted in Omelas?
(a) A fight to the death.
(b) A race.
(c) A beauty contest.
(d) A dressage event.

4. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?
(a) Mud.
(b) Dust.
(c) Hair.
(d) Water.

5. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?
(a) Lengths of ribbon.
(b) A bit with a halter.
(c) A saddle.
(d) A halter without a bit.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What age is the woman who passes out flowers at the festival?

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

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

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