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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of law enforcement does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Judges.
(b) Magistrates.
(c) The secret police.
(d) Investigators.

2. LeGuin states that for the happiness of Omelas to remain intact, not even what action can be taken in relation to the scapegoat child?
(a) Giving a breath of fresh air.
(b) Giving a bath.
(c) Providing a family visit.
(d) Speaking a kind word.

3. In what manner does the child playing the instrument take his next action after he stops playing?
(a) Slowly.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Carefully.
(d) Reluctantly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?

2. LeGuin insists that she does not want Omelas to resemble a what?

3. LeGuin asserts that the people of Omelas are not what kind of human ancestors?

4. LeGuin states that she cannot "suit" (3) whom when describing her version of a utopia?

5. What word is NOT used to describe the tune played by the child with the instrument?

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