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

2. The sound of the bells is described in what way?
(a) Smashing.
(b) Clanging.
(c) Ringing.
(d) Pealing.

3. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?
(a) Carefree.
(b) Mature.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Happy.

4. How old is the child who plays one particular instrument in Omela?
(a) 9 or 10.
(b) 6 or 7.
(c) 8 or 9.
(d) 11 or 12.

5. What event is being celebrated at the depicted festival?
(a) Winter.
(b) Solstice.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The young men and women stroke what parts of their horses during the festival?

2. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?

3. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?

4. The faces of the children at the festival are described as "amiably" (4) what?

5. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?

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