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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used to indicate the horses' communication with one another?
(a) Boasted.
(b) Neighed.
(c) Chatted.
(d) Teased.

2. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?
(a) Nearly unreachable.
(b) Fairly near.
(c) Very close.
(d) Far off.

3. LeGuin states that modern society only considers what element of life to be "interesting" (3)?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Evil.
(c) Strife.
(d) Spectacle.

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

5. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?
(a) Technology.
(b) Aesthetics.
(c) Efficiency.
(d) Transportation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?

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

3. What is NOT a color used to decorate the horses of Omelas?

4. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?

5. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?

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