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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin supposes that the people of Omelas have what number of rules and laws?
(a) Singularly few.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) A maximum of ten.

2. On what parts of their bodies do the horse-exercisers have a certain substance?
(a) Their faces and heads.
(b) Their ankles and knees.
(c) Their chests and backs.
(d) Their feet and ankles.

3. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?
(a) You all.
(b) Every reader.
(c) Us all.
(d) All of humankind.

4. The first line of the story names what species of bird?
(a) Puffin.
(b) Wren.
(c) Swallow.
(d) Ptarmigan.

5. The people of Omelas are said not to "keep" (3) what?
(a) Promises.
(b) Farm animals.
(c) Mixed company.
(d) Slaves.

6. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?
(a) Noble savages.
(b) Logical thinkers.
(c) Dulcent shepherds.
(d) Bland utopians.

7. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?
(a) Patient.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Excited.
(d) Apathetic.

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

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

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

11. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?
(a) They wear sacred garments.
(b) They are naked.
(c) They wear conservative dress.
(d) They wear homemade clothing.

12. LeGuin uses what adjective to describe the hypothetical absence of intoxicants within Omelas?
(a) Puritanical.
(b) Outdated.
(c) Unwise.
(d) Unrealistic.

13. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?
(a) A concert.
(b) A public execution.
(c) A carnival.
(d) A festival.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What verb is used to describe the movement of the horses of Omelas?

2. What word is used to indicate the horses' communication with one another?

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

4. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?

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

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