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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The processions described by the narrator all move toward what part of Omelas?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

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

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

4. What is NOT a color used to decorate the horses of Omelas?
(a) White.
(b) Silver.
(c) Green.
(d) Gold.

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

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

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

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

9. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?
(a) Clear.
(b) Stunning.
(c) Crisp.
(d) Brisk.

10. Which building in Omelas is named as the "handsomest" (3) in town?
(a) The train station.
(b) The cathedral.
(c) City Hall.
(d) The courthouse.

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

12. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The library.
(b) The Farmers' Market.
(c) The town square.
(d) The art gallery.

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

14. LeGuin names one thing that is absolutely not present in Omelas, saying she is "sure" (3). What is it?
(a) Rage.
(b) Murder.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Injustice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin states that which two adjectives are helpful to define when deciding what elements to include within Omelas?

2. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?

3. The man mentioned in the story's subtitle is a famous what?

4. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?

5. The first line of the story names what species of bird?

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