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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 is NOT a role LeGuin names in order to demonstrate the citizens' level of self-awareness?
(a) Bland utopians.
(b) Logical thinkers.
(c) Noble savages.
(d) Dulcent shepherds.

2. The people of Omelas are said to lack what type of leader?
(a) A public steward.
(b) A mayor.
(c) A king.
(d) A magistrate.

3. What verb is used to describe the moving of the processions throughout Omelas?
(a) Marching.
(b) Flowing.
(c) Creeping.
(d) Winding.

4. The children in Omelas are described in what way when they are first mentioned?
(a) Carefree.
(b) Happy.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Mature.

5. What part of each boat in the harbor is decorated with flags?
(a) Crow's nest.
(b) Mast.
(c) Hold.
(d) Rigging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is NOT used to describe the tune played by the child with the instrument?

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

3. The scapegoat child is said to recall the sound of whose voice?

4. What other action is the woman taking as she passes out flowers?

5. LeGuin states that modern society only considers what element of life to be "interesting" (3)?

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