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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 birds mentioned in the first line of the story are taking what action?
(a) Singing.
(b) Soaring.
(c) Roosting.
(d) Chirping.

2. What element of the festival is described as bing "like a field of grass and flowers" (6)?
(a) The crowds.
(b) The youth.
(c) The contestants.
(d) The children.

3. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?
(a) Deep blue.
(b) Light blue.
(c) Periwinkle.
(d) Dark blue.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many windows does the scapegoat child's dwelling have?

2. The citizens of Omelas believe that the scapegoat child has come to need what element for "its eyes" (12)?

3. What adjective is used to describe the riders who line up for the race?

4. How are the horses said to feel about their participation in the event of Omelas?

5. What colorful objects are used to decorate the horses of Omelas with color?

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