The ones who walk away from Omelas

What is the setting of the city of Omelas?

• In the mountains

• By the sea

• In the desert

• In a forest

What annual event do the people of Omelas celebrate?

• Winter Festival

• Spring Festival

• Summer Festival

• Autumn Festival

Which of the following is NOT present in Omelas?

• Kings

• Music

• Dancing

• Parades

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How do the people of Omelas feel during the Summer Festival?

• Sad and gloomy

• Joyful and happy

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and bored

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What is the condition of the child kept beneath one of the city’s buildings?

• Well-fed and happy

• Malnourished and neglected

• Educated and healthy

• Free and joyful

What items does the child in the dark room have for company?

• A teddy bear and a blanket

• A mop and a bucket

• A book and a lamp

• A ball and a bat

What do children in Omelas do during the festival?

• Study in school

• Play in the streets

• Work in factories

• Stay indoors

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the paradoxical aspect of life in Omelas?

• The city is poor but happy

• The city is beautiful but has a dark secret

• The city is isolated but crowded

• The city is modern but lacks technology

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