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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The faces of the children at the festival are described as "amiably" (4) what?
(a) Tired.
(b) Sticky.
(c) Grouchy.
(d) Grumpy.

2. The young men and women stroke what parts of their horses during the festival?
(a) Flanks.
(b) Necks.
(c) Manes.
(d) Muzzles.

3. What element of Omelas does LeGuin describe as "magnificent" (3)?
(a) The town square.
(b) The art gallery.
(c) The library.
(d) The Farmers' Market.

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

5. Who wears the woman's flowers in their hair after taking them from her?
(a) The young men.
(b) The toddlers.
(c) The young women.
(d) The old crones.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. LeGuin says that if it will help the reader like Omelas better, they should add what element?

3. The people exercising the horses on the Green Fields are said to have "long, lithe" (1) what?

4. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?

5. How many paces long is the dwelling of the scapegoat child?

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