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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 is the final word contained within the story?
(a) Exist.
(b) Omelas.
(c) Alone.
(d) All.

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

3. Of the three sentences that make up Paragraph 13, how many are questions?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

4. Finally, the scapegoat child is reduced to making only what type of noise?
(a) A whine.
(b) A grunt.
(c) A groan.
(d) A sob.

5. What word is NOT used to describe the tune played by the child with the instrument?
(a) Magic.
(b) Brooding.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Thin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location does the child sit as he plays his instrument in Omelas?

2. What adjective is used to describe the riders who line up for the race?

3. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?

4. The woman who passes out flowers does so using what type of receptacle?

5. The people exercising the horses have what substance all over parts of their bodies?

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