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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 young men and women are taking what action in Paragraph 4?
(a) Saluting the king.
(b) Mounting their horses.
(c) Waving to their mothers.
(d) Kissing each other goodbye.

2. How old does the scapegoat child of Omelas appear to be, according to Paragraph 8?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 4.

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

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

5. What adjective is used to describe the eyes of the child who plays the instrument at the festival?
(a) Green.
(b) Magnetic.
(c) Deep.
(d) Dark.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The scapegoat child finds the frightening object in it dwelling to be what?

3. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?

4. The people who see the scapegoat child do NOT feel what emotion?

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

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