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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What verb is used to describe the movement of the horses of Omelas?
(a) Waited.
(b) Trotted.
(c) Galloped.
(d) Pranced.

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

3. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) A sea.
(c) A forest.
(d) A plateau.

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

5. What aspect of law enforcement does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Magistrates.
(b) Investigators.
(c) Judges.
(d) The secret police.

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?

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

3. What is NOT a color used to decorate the horses of Omelas?

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

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

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