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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?
(a) Dust.
(b) Water.
(c) Mud.
(d) Hair.

2. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?
(a) Neanderthals.
(b) Barbarians.
(c) Apes.
(d) Troglodytes.

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

4. What aspect of economics does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) A tax structure.
(b) The stock exchange.
(c) The free market.
(d) Bankruptcies.

5. What is NOT a color used to decorate the horses of Omelas?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin says that if it will help the reader like Omelas better, they should add what element?

2. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?

3. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?

4. The processions described by the narrator all move toward what part of Omelas?

5. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?

(see the answer key)

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