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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?
(a) A flute.
(b) A drum.
(c) A xylophone.
(d) A tambourine.

3. In what manner do the young men and women speak to their horses?
(a) They speak conversationally.
(b) They speak in a foreign language.
(c) They whisper.
(d) They neigh and whinny.

4. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?
(a) Every reader.
(b) All of humankind.
(c) Us all.
(d) You all.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin worries that all but which of the following elements of Omelas will cause the reader to consider it too "goody-goody" (3)?

2. What smell at the festival is described as "marvelous" (4)?

3. What word is used to indicate the horses' communication with one another?

4. In what manner does the child playing the instrument take his next action after he stops playing?

5. What aspect of law enforcement does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

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