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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which building in Omelas is named as the "handsomest" (3) in town?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) City Hall.
(c) The cathedral.
(d) The train station.

2. The developmental delays apparent in the scapegoat child are NOT said to be caused by what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Neglect.
(c) Malnutrition.
(d) Torture.

3. What is the sole piece of gear or accoutrement worn by the horses of Omelas?
(a) Lengths of ribbon.
(b) A halter without a bit.
(c) A saddle.
(d) A bit with a halter.

4. The people who come to view the scapegoat child are said to feel in what way?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Conflicted.
(d) Shocked.

5. What does the scapegoat child wear?
(a) A burlap sack.
(b) A dress.
(c) A hair shirt.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. The subtitle of the story "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" is "Variations on a theme by" whom?

2. Who wears the woman's flowers in their hair after taking them from her?

3. The children of Omelas learn about the scapegoat child when they are between what ages?

4. Ursula K. LeGuin's inspiration for the name Omelas came from what source?

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

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