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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?
(a) To transform.
(b) To question.
(c) To influence.
(d) To convince.
2. LeGuin worries that all but which of the following elements of Omelas will cause the reader to consider it too "goody-goody" (3)?
(a) Bells.
(b) Smiles.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Parades.
3. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?
(a) They wear homemade clothing.
(b) They wear conservative dress.
(c) They are naked.
(d) They wear sacred garments.
4. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?
(a) A corner of farmland.
(b) A water-meadow.
(c) A bed of moss.
(d) A swamp.
5. The second question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The identity of the prisoner.
(b) The purpose of the race.
(c) The nature of despair.
(d) The citizens of Omelas.
6. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) The tank.
(b) The cannon.
(c) The bomb.
(d) The rifle.
7. The people exercising the horses on the Green Fields are said to have "long, lithe" (1) what?
(a) Limbs.
(b) Arms.
(c) Legs.
(d) Digits.
8. The sound of the bells is described in what way?
(a) Smashing.
(b) Ringing.
(c) Pealing.
(d) Clanging.
9. The drug taken by people of Omelas when they want to relax and have fun is called what?
(a) Schmooz.
(b) Drooz.
(c) Glooz.
(d) Grozz.
10. LeGuin states that modern society considers only what element of life to be "intellectual" (3) in nature?
(a) Pain.
(b) A degree.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Self-reflection.
11. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?
(a) Young boys.
(b) Boys and men.
(c) Boys and girls.
(d) Girls and women.
12. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?
(a) Mast.
(b) Hold.
(c) Rigging.
(d) Crow's nest.
13. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?
(a) Habit-forming.
(b) Exploitative to produce.
(c) Expensive to purchase.
(d) Expensive to produce.
14. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?
(a) Crisp.
(b) Stunning.
(c) Brisk.
(d) Clear.
15. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?
(a) All of humankind.
(b) Every reader.
(c) Us all.
(d) You all.
Short Answer Questions
1. LeGuin names one thing that is absolutely not present in Omelas, saying she is "sure" (3). What is it?
2. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?
3. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?
4. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?
5. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?
This section contains 430 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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