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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of law enforcement does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Magistrates.
(b) The secret police.
(c) Investigators.
(d) Judges.

2. When LeGuin mentions several inventions that have yet to be created, what is NOT an object she mentions?
(a) A cure for the common cold.
(b) A network of surveillance cameras.
(c) Floating light sources.
(d) Fuel-less power.

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

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

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

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

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

8. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?
(a) Light blue.
(b) Periwinkle.
(c) Deep blue.
(d) Dark blue.

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

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

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

12. LeGuin says that the people of Omelas are "not less" what "than" (3) we are?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Complex.
(d) Moral.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What particular aspect of consumer culture LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

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

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

4. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?

5. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?

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