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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 economics does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) A tax structure.
(b) Bankruptcies.
(c) The stock exchange.
(d) The free market.

2. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?
(a) Creeping.
(b) Flowing.
(c) Winding.
(d) Marching.

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

4. The flavor and scent of the drug present within Omelas is described using what term?
(a) Pure.
(b) Sweet.
(c) Sour.
(d) Clean.

5. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?
(a) A saddle.
(b) A bit with a halter.
(c) A halter without a bit.
(d) Lengths of ribbon.

Short Answer Questions

1. The children of Omelas learn about the scapegoat child when they are between what ages?

2. How many people are said to experience happiness due to the misery of the scapegoat child?

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

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

5. What part of each horse is decorated colorfully?

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