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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The flavor and scent of the drug present within Omelas is described using what term?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Pure.
(c) Sour.
(d) Clean.

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

5. LeGuin worries that all but which of the following elements of Omelas will cause the reader to consider it too "goody-goody" (3)?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Bells.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Parades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?

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

3. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?

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

5. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?

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