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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?
(a) Expensive to produce.
(b) Habit-forming.
(c) Exploitative to produce.
(d) Expensive to purchase.

2. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?
(a) Transportation.
(b) Technology.
(c) Aesthetics.
(d) Efficiency.

3. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The citizens of Omelas.
(b) The nature of despair.
(c) The identity of the prisoner.
(d) The purpose of the race.

4. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?
(a) A halter without a bit.
(b) A saddle.
(c) Lengths of ribbon.
(d) A bit with a halter.

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) Parades.
(b) Smiles.
(c) Bells.
(d) Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?

2. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?

3. Which building in Omelas is named as the "handsomest" (3) in town?

4. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?

5. What event is said to cause the birds to start taking a particular action in the first line of the story?

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