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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 citizens of Omelas are said to cry about what aspect of the scapegoat child's situation?
(a) The inequity.
(b) The travesty.
(c) The pain.
(d) The injustice.

2. The woman who passes out flowers does so using what type of receptacle?
(a) A basket.
(b) A platter.
(c) A bag.
(d) A pocket.

3. The people who decide to leave Omelas are said to do so in what manner?
(a) Bravely.
(b) Alone.
(c) Reluctantly.
(d) Decided.

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

5. What sort of event is taking place in Omelas when the narrative begins?
(a) A festival.
(b) A concert.
(c) A public execution.
(d) A carnival.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scapegoat child is said to be the cause of the adults in Omelas treating their children in what manner?

2. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?

3. The flavor and scent of the drug present within Omelas is described using what term?

4. Which building in Omelas is named as the "handsomest" (3) in town?

5. LeGuin states that the scapegoat child "used to" (8) do what at night?

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