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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?
(a) A public execution.
(b) A carnival.
(c) A festival.
(d) A concert.

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

3. The calls of the children are described by using what adjective?
(a) Excited.
(b) Joyous.
(c) High.
(d) Plaintive.

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

5. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?
(a) Clouded.
(b) Towered.
(c) Torn.
(d) Colored.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?

2. On what parts of their bodies do the horse-exercisers have a certain substance?

3. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?

4. What two instruments are named when the narrator describes the livelier processions in Omelas?

5. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?

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