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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. LeGuin names one thing that is absolutely not present in Omelas, saying she is "sure" (3). What is it?
(a) Murder.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Rage.
(d) Guilt.

3. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?
(a) Fairly near.
(b) Far off.
(c) Very close.
(d) Nearly unreachable.

4. What colorful objects are used to decorate the horses of Omelas with color?
(a) Balloons.
(b) Streamers.
(c) Lengths of yarn.
(d) Pieces of chalk.

5. On what parts of their bodies do the horse-exercisers have a certain substance?
(a) Their faces and heads.
(b) Their chests and backs.
(c) Their feet and ankles.
(d) Their ankles and knees.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?

4. What verb is used to describe the movement of the horses of Omelas?

5. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?

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