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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Mature.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Passionate.

3. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

4. What two groups are said to encourage the bad habit named by LeGuin in Paragraph 3?
(a) Priests and poets.
(b) Pedants and sophisticates.
(c) Clergy and philosophers.
(d) Scholars and rakes.

5. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?
(a) Grozz.
(b) Schmooz.
(c) Drooz.
(d) Glooz.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The subtitle of the story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" is "Variations on a theme by" whom?

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

5. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?

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