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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. LeGuin states that she has what goal in relation to the reader?
(a) To transform.
(b) To influence.
(c) To convince.
(d) To question.

2. The people of Omelas come to believe that the scapegoat child requires what object in order to sit?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Excrement.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A blindfold.

3. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?
(a) Noble savages.
(b) Bland utopians.
(c) Logical thinkers.
(d) Dulcent shepherds.

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

5. The scapegoat child finds the frightening object in it dwelling to be what?
(a) Threatening.
(b) Sinister.
(c) Horrible.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is said to be falling upon the riders as they line up for the race?

2. The narrator claims that the happiness of the citizens of Omelas is not what kind of happiness?

3. Most people who come to view the scapegoat child are what?

4. What actions do the horses take that leads the young men and women to speak to them?

5. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?

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