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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 she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?
(a) Every reader.
(b) Us all.
(c) You all.
(d) All of humankind.

2. The first line of the story names what species of bird?
(a) Wren.
(b) Swallow.
(c) Ptarmigan.
(d) Puffin.

3. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The Farmers' Market.
(b) The library.
(c) The art gallery.
(d) The town square.

4. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Computers.
(b) Mechanized transport.
(c) Money.
(d) Swords.

5. LeGuin states that modern society only considers what element of life to be "interesting" (3)?
(a) Spectacle.
(b) Evil.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Strife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?

3. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

4. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?

5. LeGuin says in Paragraph 3 that modern society has the bad habit of considering happiness as what kind of emotion?

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