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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?
(a) Brisk.
(b) Clear.
(c) Crisp.
(d) Stunning.

2. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Computers.
(b) Money.
(c) Mechanized transport.
(d) Swords.

3. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Excited.
(c) Patient.
(d) Apathetic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?

2. LeGuin says that it "is the treason of" (3) whom to refuse to admit "the banality of evil and the terrible boredom of pain" (3)?

3. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?

4. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?

5. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?

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