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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 sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?
(a) They are naked.
(b) They wear conservative dress.
(c) They wear sacred garments.
(d) They wear homemade clothing.

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

3. What adjective is used to describe the horses' legs?
(a) Muscular.
(b) Fragile.
(c) Long.
(d) Slender.

4. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Playwright.
(c) Musician.
(d) Poet.

5. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?
(a) A plateau.
(b) A forest.
(c) A sea.
(d) A waterfall.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?

2. The mountains that can be seen from Omelas are called what number "Peaks" (1)?

3. Of what material is the child's instrument made?

4. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?

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

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