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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin uses what adjective to describe the hypothetical absence of intoxicants within Omelas?
(a) Puritanical.
(b) Unrealistic.
(c) Unwise.
(d) Outdated.

2. The first line of the story names what species of bird?
(a) Wren.
(b) Swallow.
(c) Ptarmigan.
(d) Puffin.

3. 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.

4. What particular aspect of consumer culture LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Sales.
(b) Bartering.
(c) Advertisements.
(d) Coupons.

5. The people of Omelas are said not to "keep" (3) what?
(a) Mixed company.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Farm animals.
(d) Promises.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?

2. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?

3. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?

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

5. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?

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