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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that modern society considers only what element of life to be "intellectual" (3) in nature?
(a) Self-reflection.
(b) Pain.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) A degree.

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

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

4. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?
(a) Far off.
(b) Very close.
(c) Fairly near.
(d) Nearly unreachable.

5. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?
(a) A halter without a bit.
(b) Lengths of ribbon.
(c) A saddle.
(d) A bit with a halter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The woman who passes out flowers does so using what type of receptacle?

2. Ursula K. LeGuin's inspiration for the name Omelas came from what source?

3. Of what material is the child's instrument made?

4. No one at the festival takes what action in response to the child who plays his instrument?

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

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