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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin insists that she does not want Omelas to resemble a what?
(a) A parable.
(b) A fairy tale.
(c) A utopia.
(d) A dystopia.

2. How old is the child who plays one particular instrument in Omela?
(a) 9 or 10.
(b) 11 or 12.
(c) 6 or 7.
(d) 8 or 9.

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

4. What quality of the scapegoat's existence results in favorable effects for all other citizens?
(a) Its misery.
(b) Its loyalty.
(c) Its isolation.
(d) Its confusion.

5. 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) Giving a breath of fresh air.
(b) Giving a bath.
(c) Providing a family visit.
(d) Speaking a kind word.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What other action is the woman taking as she passes out flowers?

3. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?

4. What aspect of economics does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?

5. On the few occasions when the door to the scapegoat child's dwelling opens, the door makes what noise?

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