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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator claims that the happiness of the citizens of Omelas is not what kind of happiness?
(a) Grave.
(b) Everlasting.
(c) Unexamined.
(d) Irresponsible.

2. The narrator states that each person who leaves Omelas goes in one of how many directions?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

3. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Patient.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Excited.

4. The first question asked in Paragraph 2 focuses on what subject?
(a) The citizens of Omelas.
(b) The purpose of the race.
(c) The nature of joy.
(d) The crime committed by the prisoner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The "justice of reality" (12) is described by the narrator using what adjective?

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

3. The children of Omelas learn about the scapegoat child when they are between what ages?

4. What phrase or word involving time does LeGuin use in the first sentence of Paragraph 4?

5. The scapegoat child is said to have "no understanding of" (8) what?

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