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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what manner do the young men and women speak to their horses?
(a) They whisper.
(b) They speak conversationally.
(c) They speak in a foreign language.
(d) They neigh and whinny.

2. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) The cannon.
(b) The tank.
(c) The bomb.
(d) The rifle.

3. The child who plays the instrument in Omelas never does what in relation to his audience?
(a) Sees them.
(b) Sings to them.
(c) Acknowledges them.
(d) Hears them.

4. How many windows does the scapegoat child's dwelling have?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is NOT used to describe the tune played by the child with the instrument?

2. The young men and women are taking what action in Paragraph 4?

3. What phrase or word involving time does LeGuin use in the first sentence of Paragraph 4?

4. LeGuin states that for the happiness of Omelas to remain intact, not even what action can be taken in relation to the scapegoat child?

5. How old does the scapegoat child of Omelas appear to be, according to Paragraph 8?

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