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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that the scapegoat child "used to" (8) do what at night?
(a) Whisper.
(b) Hum.
(c) Cry.
(d) Scream for help.

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

3. What other action is the woman taking as she passes out flowers?
(a) She is cheering.
(b) She is weeping.
(c) She is murmuring.
(d) She is laughing.

4. The citizens of Omelas are said to cry about what aspect of the scapegoat child's situation?
(a) The injustice.
(b) The travesty.
(c) The inequity.
(d) The pain.

5. LeGuin instructs the reader, saying, "Let me describe" (7) how many other things?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "justice of reality" (12) is described by the narrator using what adjective?

2. On what parts of their bodies do the horse-exercisers have a certain substance?

3. LeGuin states that modern society only considers what element of life to be "interesting" (3)?

4. The scapegoat child is said to be the cause of the adults in Omelas treating their children in what manner?

5. The floor of the scapegoat child's dwelling is made of what material?

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