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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The town square.
(b) The Farmers' Market.
(c) The library.
(d) The art gallery.

2. LeGuin states that for the happiness of Omelas to remain intact, not even what action can be taken in relation to the scapegoat child?
(a) Speaking a kind word.
(b) Giving a breath of fresh air.
(c) Giving a bath.
(d) Providing a family visit.

3. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?
(a) A bed of moss.
(b) A corner of farmland.
(c) A swamp.
(d) A water-meadow.

4. The scapegoat child is said to have "no understanding of" (8) what?
(a) Humanity.
(b) Time.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Compassion.

5. What type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?
(a) A xylophone.
(b) A drum.
(c) A tambourine.
(d) A flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?

2. Crumbs of what food are said to be lingering in the gray beard of one festival attendee?

3. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?

4. The scapegoat child is afraid of which objects within its dwelling?

5. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?

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