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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?
(a) A sea.
(b) A forest.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A plateau.

2. The child who plays the instrument in Omelas never does what in relation to his audience?
(a) Acknowledges them.
(b) Sings to them.
(c) Sees them.
(d) Hears them.

3. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Computers.
(b) Mechanized transport.
(c) Swords.
(d) Money.

4. LeGuin says that the people of Omelas are "not less" what "than" (3) we are?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Moral.
(d) Complex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. LeGuin announces at the end of Paragraph 6 that "The Festival...has" what?

2. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?

3. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?

4. In what location is the scapegoat child kept?

5. The young men and women are taking what action in Paragraph 4?

(see the answer key)

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