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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 cruelty within their souls.
(b) The justice of reality.
(c) Their own good fortunes.
(d) The nature of man.

2. The people of Omelas are said not to "keep" (3) what?
(a) Mixed company.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Farm animals.
(d) Promises.

3. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?
(a) People-movers and escalators.
(b) Bicycles and trains.
(c) Trains and trams.
(d) Boats and helicopters.

4. The floor of the scapegoat child's dwelling is made of what material?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Stone.
(c) Linoleum.
(d) Wood.

5. The calls of the children are described by using what adjective?
(a) Joyous.
(b) Excited.
(c) High.
(d) Plaintive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does LeGuin use to characterize objects such as "cars or helicopters" (3)?

2. How far away are the mountains that can be seen from Omelas?

3. No one at the festival takes what action in response to the child who plays his instrument?

4. The people of Omelas are not what kind of "folk" (3) according to LeGuin?

5. What is NOT named in the list of the "true source[s]" (12) of the citizens' splendid lives?

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