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

2. How old is the child who plays one particular instrument in Omela?
(a) 6 or 7.
(b) 8 or 9.
(c) 9 or 10.
(d) 11 or 12.

3. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?
(a) A swamp.
(b) A water-meadow.
(c) A bed of moss.
(d) A corner of farmland.

4. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?
(a) A mayor.
(b) A public steward.
(c) A magistrate.
(d) A king.

5. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?
(a) Bicycles and trains.
(b) Boats and helicopters.
(c) Trains and trams.
(d) People-movers and escalators.

Short Answer Questions

1. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?

2. The people of Omelas are not what kind of "folk" (3) according to LeGuin?

3. What adjective is used to describe the horses' legs?

4. What other action is the woman taking as she passes out flowers?

5. The wind causes what objects to flutter?

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