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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element of the festival is described as bing "like a field of grass and flowers" (6)?
(a) The contestants.
(b) The crowds.
(c) The children.
(d) The youth.

2. The birds mentioned in the first line of the story are taking what action?
(a) Roosting.
(b) Singing.
(c) Soaring.
(d) Chirping.

3. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?
(a) Musician.
(b) Playwright.
(c) Poet.
(d) Philosopher.

4. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?
(a) Boys and men.
(b) Girls and women.
(c) Young boys.
(d) Boys and girls.

5. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?
(a) Mast.
(b) Rigging.
(c) Crow's nest.
(d) Hold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?

3. LeGuin supposes that the people of Omelas have what number of rules and laws?

4. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?

5. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?

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