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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what parts of their bodies do the horse-exercisers have a certain substance?
(a) Their ankles and knees.
(b) Their feet and ankles.
(c) Their faces and heads.
(d) Their chests and backs.

2. How many people in Omelas know about the scapegoat child?
(a) Few.
(b) Some.
(c) All.
(d) Many.

3. What word is NOT used to describe the tune played by the child with the instrument?
(a) Magic.
(b) Thin.
(c) Brooding.
(d) Sweet.

4. What is the final word contained within the story?
(a) Alone.
(b) All.
(c) Exist.
(d) Omelas.

5. The narrator claims that the happiness of the citizens of Omelas is not what kind of happiness?
(a) Irresponsible.
(b) Everlasting.
(c) Unexamined.
(d) Grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location does the child sit as he plays his instrument in Omelas?

2. "The air of the morning" (1) is described in what manner?

3. The scapegoat child is said to have "no understanding of" (8) what?

4. LeGuin does NOT use what adjective to describe the adults of Omelas?

5. Who is said to be exercising horses on the Green Fields?

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