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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?
(a) Mud.
(b) Water.
(c) Hair.
(d) Dust.

2. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?
(a) Apes.
(b) Neanderthals.
(c) Barbarians.
(d) Troglodytes.

3. LeGuin says that if it will help the reader like Omelas better, they should add what element?
(a) An orgy.
(b) A drug.
(c) An organized religion.
(d) A justice system.

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

5. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The art gallery.
(b) The library.
(c) The town square.
(d) The Farmers' Market.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?

2. The sound of the bells is described in what way?

3. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?

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

5. What particular aspect of consumer culture LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

(see the answer key)

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