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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) Reluctantly.
(b) Carefully.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Quickly.

2. The people who come to view the scapegoat child are said to feel in what way?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Conflicted.

3. How many paces long is the dwelling of the scapegoat child?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

4. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?
(a) The mane.
(b) The flank.
(c) The ears.
(d) The tail.

5. LeGuin worries that all but which of the following elements of Omelas will cause the reader to consider it too "goody-goody" (3)?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Parades.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Bells.

Short Answer Questions

1. Omelas is located nearby what natural feature?

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

3. LeGuin says that the people of Omelas are "not less" what "than" (3) we are?

4. The scapegoat child is said to "occasionally" (8) engage in what habit?

5. The young men participating in the festival's main event are said to be what?

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