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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 science of Omelas is described by the narrator as having what quality?
(a) Profundity.
(b) Hard.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Curiosity.

2. LeGuin states that the most important aspect of the hypothetical drug chosen for Omelas is that it must not be what?
(a) Exploitative to produce.
(b) Expensive to purchase.
(c) Expensive to produce.
(d) Habit-forming.

3. In what season does the event described at the start of the story take place?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

4. The scapegoat child is described as taking what action within Paragraph 12?
(a) Snivelling.
(b) Escaping.
(c) Panting.
(d) Whimpering.

5. LeGuin states that modern society only considers what element of life to be "interesting" (3)?
(a) Evil.
(b) Strife.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Spectacle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?

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

3. LeGuin states that modern society considers only what element of life to be "intellectual" (3) in nature?

4. What two modes of transportation does LeGuin imagine the people of Omelas using in order to reach the Festival of Summer?

5. The architecture of Omelas is described by the narrator as having what quality?

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