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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 event is said to cause the birds to start taking a particular action in the first line of the story?
(a) The clamor of bells.
(b) The clamor of the train.
(c) The clamor of the crowd.
(d) The clamor of the ocean.

2. The wind causes what objects to flutter?
(a) Flags.
(b) Banners.
(c) The horses' decorations.
(d) The girls' caps.

3. What aspect of war does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) The cannon.
(b) The bomb.
(c) The tank.
(d) The rifle.

4. LeGuin uses what adjective to describe the hypothetical absence of intoxicants within Omelas?
(a) Unrealistic.
(b) Outdated.
(c) Puritanical.
(d) Unwise.

5. The faces of the children at the festival are described as "amiably" (4) what?
(a) Grumpy.
(b) Grouchy.
(c) Sticky.
(d) Tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the few occasions when the door to the scapegoat child's dwelling opens, the door makes what noise?

2. The scapegoat child is afraid of which objects within its dwelling?

3. LeGuin states that for the happiness of Omelas to remain intact, not even what action can be taken in relation to the scapegoat child?

4. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?

5. The people of Omelas are said not to "keep" (3) what?

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