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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?
(a) Musician.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Playwright.
(d) Poet.

4. The processions described by the narrator all move toward what part of Omelas?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

5. The sound of the bells is described in what way?
(a) Smashing.
(b) Ringing.
(c) Clanging.
(d) Pealing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?

4. The mountains that can be seen from Omelas are called what number "Peaks" (1)?

5. Ursula K. LeGuin's inspiration for the name Omelas came from what source?

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