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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of contest lies at the center of the festival depicted in Omelas?
(a) A beauty contest.
(b) A fight to the death.
(c) A race.
(d) A dressage event.

2. The children of Omelas learn about the scapegoat child when they are between what ages?
(a) 13 and 15.
(b) 8 and 12.
(c) 6 and 8.
(d) 9 and 14.

3. What verb is used to describe the movement of the horses of Omelas?
(a) Trotted.
(b) Waited.
(c) Galloped.
(d) Pranced.

4. The faces of the children at the festival are described as "amiably" (4) what?
(a) Grumpy.
(b) Grouchy.
(c) Tired.
(d) Sticky.

5. Who wears the woman's flowers in their hair after taking them from her?
(a) The young women.
(b) The toddlers.
(c) The old crones.
(d) The young men.

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin states that the scapegoat child "used to" (8) do what at night?

2. What is NOT named in the list of the "true source[s]" (12) of the citizens' splendid lives?

3. In what manner do the young men and women speak to their horses?

4. What type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?

5. How old is the scapegoat child of Omelas, according to Paragraph 8?

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