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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 type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?
(a) A xylophone.
(b) A tambourine.
(c) A drum.
(d) A flute.

2. LeGuin supposes that the people of Omelas have what number of rules and laws?
(a) A maximum of ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Singularly few.
(d) One.

3. The floor of the scapegoat's dwelling is said to be what "to the touch" (8)?
(a) Sticky.
(b) Hot.
(c) Cold.
(d) Damp.

4. Most people who come to view the scapegoat child are what?
(a) Sad.
(b) In crisis.
(c) Young.
(d) Old.

5. How many locked doors does the scapegoat's dwelling have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the same frightening objects are usually present within the scapegoat child's dwelling?

2. What is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?

3. LeGuin states that to rescue the scapegoat child would be to "bring" (11) what emotion into Omelas?

4. Of the 4 phrases contained within Paragraph 4, how many of the phrases are questions?

5. What element of the festival is described as bing "like a field of grass and flowers" (6)?

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