Quiz on Omelas

What is the setting of Omelas described as?

• A desert city

• A mountain village

• A bright-towered city by the sea

• A forest town

What do the people of Omelas use to decorate their horses?

• Ribbons of blue and red

• Streamers of silver, gold, and green

• Bells and whistles

• Flowers and leaves

What is the mood of the music described in Omelas?

• Sad and melancholic

• Cheerful and sweet

• Loud and chaotic

• Soft and somber

How are the people of Omelas described in terms of complexity?

• More complex than us

• Less complex than us

• Equally complex as us

• Not complex at all

What is the description of the people of Omelas in terms of their lifestyle?

• Simple and barbaric

• Complex and sophisticated

• Simple but not barbaric

• Barbaric and complex

What is the narrator's tone when describing Omelas?

• Skeptical and doubtful

• Enthusiastic and convincing

• Indifferent and detached

• Critical and harsh

Where is the room located in Omelas?

• In a basement

• In a tower

• In a garden

• In a library

What is the age of the child sitting in the room?

• About six

• About ten

• About twelve

• About eight

What do the people of Omelas depend on for their happiness?

• The child's misery

• The city's wealth

• The weather

• The harvest

What do the people at the door do when they see the child?

• Say nothing

• Talk to the child

• Give food

• Sing