Omelas

Is Omelas perhaps an allegory? Why?

• Is Omelas a utopian society? Explain.

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

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

• Sad and gloomy

• Joyful and happy

• Angry and frustrated

• Indifferent and bored

What do children in Omelas do during the festival?

• Study in school

• Play in the streets

• Work in factories

• Stay indoors

What is the moral dilemma faced by the citizens of Omelas?

• A) Whether to leave Omelas or stay

• B) Whether to accept the suffering of one for the happiness of many

• C) Whether to celebrate the festival or not

• D) Whether to build a new city

Which literary device is predominantly used in the story of Omelas?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Allegory

• D) Hyperbole

What is the significance of the child in the basement in Omelas?

• A) It represents the innocence of the city

• B) It symbolizes the sacrifice for the greater good

• C) It is a metaphor for wealth

• D) It is a symbol of power