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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?
(a) Boys and girls.
(b) Girls and women.
(c) Boys and men.
(d) Young boys.

2. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?
(a) The ears.
(b) The mane.
(c) The flank.
(d) The tail.

3. The birds mentioned in the first line of the story are taking what action?
(a) Chirping.
(b) Roosting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Soaring.

4. Ursula K. LeGuin's inspiration for the name Omelas came from what source?
(a) A street sign.
(b) A session of freewriting.
(c) A dictionary.
(d) A dream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The wind causes what objects to flutter?

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

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

4. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?

5. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?

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