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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The young men participating in the festival's main event are said to be what?
(a) Committed.
(b) Tall.
(c) Brave.
(d) Reluctant.

2. Le Guin states that what human expression has become "archaic" (3) in the modern age?
(a) A grimace.
(b) A frown.
(c) A smile.
(d) A smirk.

3. The people who see the scapegoat child do NOT feel what emotion?
(a) Anger.
(b) Self-loathing.
(c) Outrage.
(d) Impotence.

4. LeGuin states that for the happiness of Omelas to remain intact, not even what action can be taken in relation to the scapegoat child?
(a) Giving a breath of fresh air.
(b) Giving a bath.
(c) Speaking a kind word.
(d) Providing a family visit.

5. What aspect of law enforcement does LeGuin say Omelas lacks?
(a) Magistrates.
(b) Judges.
(c) Investigators.
(d) The secret police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe the size of the woman who passes out flowers?

2. Omelas is described in the first paragraph as being "bright-" what?

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

4. What sort of clothing is worn by the people who exercise the horses?

5. The scapegoat child finds the frightening object in it dwelling to be what?

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