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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 tears of the citizens of Omelas "dry" (12) when they begin to accept what?
(a) The nature of man.
(b) Their own good fortunes.
(c) The cruelty within their souls.
(d) The justice of reality.

2. The scapegoat child is said to have "no understanding of" (8) what?
(a) Time.
(b) Humanity.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Compassion.

3. The scapegoat child is said to be the cause of the adults in Omelas treating their children in what manner?
(a) Harshly.
(b) Carefully.
(c) Lovingly.
(d) Gently.

4. Most people who come to view the scapegoat child are what?
(a) Young.
(b) Sad.
(c) Old.
(d) In crisis.

5. The child who plays the instrument in Omelas never does what in relation to his audience?
(a) Hears them.
(b) Acknowledges them.
(c) Sees them.
(d) Sings to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin says that if it will help the reader like Omelas better, they should add what element?

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

3. How many of the same frightening objects are usually present within the scapegoat child's dwelling?

4. If the scapegoat child were to be rescued, what elements of Omelas's society would be destroyed?

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

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