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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The calls of the children are described by using what adjective?
(a) Plaintive.
(b) Excited.
(c) High.
(d) Joyous.

4. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?
(a) Cold and logical.
(b) Cruel and unusual.
(c) Exploitative and consumptive.
(d) Necessary and destructive.

5. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?
(a) Bicycles and trains.
(b) Trains and trams.
(c) People-movers and escalators.
(d) Boats and helicopters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The people of Omelas are not what kind of "folk" (3) according to LeGuin?

3. The first question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?

4. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?

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

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