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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 sound of the bells is described in what way?
(a) Ringing.
(b) Clanging.
(c) Pealing.
(d) Smashing.

2. People who view the scapegoat child feel what emotion that they had assumed they were immune to?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Pity.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Guilt.

3. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?
(a) Stunning.
(b) Clear.
(c) Crisp.
(d) Brisk.

4. The people who see the scapegoat child do NOT feel what emotion?
(a) Self-loathing.
(b) Outrage.
(c) Anger.
(d) Impotence.

5. Ursula K. LeGuin's inspiration for the name Omelas came from what source?
(a) A session of freewriting.
(b) A dream.
(c) A street sign.
(d) A dictionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does the scapegoat child of Omelas appear to be, according to Paragraph 8?

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

3. What two instruments are named when the narrator describes the livelier processions in Omelas?

4. What word is used to describe the size of the woman who passes out flowers?

5. The narrator states that which character would be unable to do their job if it were not for the scapegoat child?

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