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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The woman who passes out flowers does so using what type of receptacle?
(a) A pocket.
(b) A basket.
(c) A bag.
(d) A platter.

2. The first question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The purpose of the race.
(b) The nature of joy.
(c) The citizens of Omelas.
(d) The crime committed by the prisoner.

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

4. The mountains that can be seen from Omelas are called what number "Peaks" (1)?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 9.
(d) 36.

5. Which building in Omelas is named as the "handsomest" (3) in town?
(a) The train station.
(b) The courthouse.
(c) City Hall.
(d) The cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of economics does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

2. The birds mentioned in the first line of the story are taking what action?

3. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?

4. What action does the musician child take when he is finished playing his instrument?

5. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?

(see the answer key)

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