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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin says that it "is the treason of" (3) whom to refuse to admit "the banality of evil and the terrible boredom of pain" (3)?
(a) The artist.
(b) The philosopher.
(c) The scholar.
(d) The doctor.

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

3. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

4. What particular aspect of consumer culture LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Advertisements.
(b) Sales.
(c) Coupons.
(d) Bartering.

5. The people exercising the horses on the Green Fields are said to have "long, lithe" (1) what?
(a) Arms.
(b) Limbs.
(c) Digits.
(d) Legs.

6. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?
(a) The mane.
(b) The tail.
(c) The flank.
(d) The ears.

7. The wind causes what objects to flutter?
(a) The girls' caps.
(b) The horses' decorations.
(c) Banners.
(d) Flags.

8. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?
(a) To transform.
(b) To influence.
(c) To question.
(d) To convince.

9. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?
(a) A mayor.
(b) A public steward.
(c) A king.
(d) A magistrate.

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

11. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?
(a) Grozz.
(b) Schmooz.
(c) Drooz.
(d) Glooz.

12. What colorful objects are used to decorate the horses of Omelas with color?
(a) Lengths of yarn.
(b) Balloons.
(c) Pieces of chalk.
(d) Streamers.

13. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?
(a) A grimace.
(b) A smile.
(c) A smirk.
(d) A frown.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?

2. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?

3. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?

4. The processions described by the narrator all move toward what part of Omelas?

5. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?

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