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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people who decide to leave Omelas are said to do so in what manner?
(a) Reluctantly.
(b) Alone.
(c) Decided.
(d) Bravely.

2. Without the walls around it, the scapegoat child would be what, according to the citizens of Omelas?
(a) Panicked.
(b) Hopeless.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Wretched.

3. The scapegoat child is said to have "no understanding of" (8) what?
(a) Humanity.
(b) Time.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Kindness.

4. The music of Omelas is described by the narrator as having what quality?
(a) Depth.
(b) Poignancy.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Loud volume.

5. The sky on the day described in Paragraph 1 is said to be what color?
(a) Periwinkle.
(b) Dark blue.
(c) Light blue.
(d) Deep blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action is taken to get the scapegoat child to move?

2. LeGuin uses what adjective to describe the hypothetical absence of intoxicants within Omelas?

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

4. The narrator states that which character would be unable to do their job if it were not for the scapegoat child?

5. What type of feature is the location called the "Green Fields" (1)?

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