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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The scapegoat child promises to take what action if it is released?
(a) To forgive its tormentors.
(b) To go back home.
(c) To be good.
(d) To leave Omelas forever.

3. The young men participating in the festival's main event are said to be what?
(a) Tall.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Committed.
(d) Brave.

4. The subtitle of the story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" is "Variations on a theme by" whom?
(a) Jeffrey James.
(b) William James.
(c) Dakota Daniels.
(d) James Williams.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The floor of the scapegoat's dwelling is said to be what "to the touch" (8)?

4. What does the scapegoat child wear?

5. Who wears the woman's flowers in their hair after taking them from her?

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