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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Computers.
(b) Swords.
(c) Mechanized transport.
(d) Money.

3. LeGuin states that to rescue the scapegoat child would be to "bring" (11) what emotion into Omelas?
(a) Glee.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Sorrow.

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

5. The developmental delays apparent in the scapegoat child are NOT said to be caused by what?
(a) Malnutrition.
(b) Neglect.
(c) Fear.
(d) Torture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does the scapegoat child of Omelas appear to be, according to Paragraph 8?

2. What element of the festival is described as bing "like a field of grass and flowers" (6)?

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

4. In what manner does the child playing the instrument take his next action after he stops playing?

5. What adjective is used to describe the eyes of the child who plays the instrument at the festival?

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