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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is mentioned in association with the leaving of Omelas by certain members of the community?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

2. The scapegoat child is said to recall the sound of whose voice?
(a) God.
(b) Its mother.
(c) Its nanny.
(d) The mayor.

3. The woman who passes out flowers does so using what type of receptacle?
(a) A pocket.
(b) A basket.
(c) A bag.
(d) A platter.

4. LeGuin states that the people of Omelas do not use what?
(a) Swords.
(b) Mechanized transport.
(c) Computers.
(d) Money.

5. What action does the musician child take when he is finished playing his instrument?
(a) He sits down.
(b) He lowers his hands.
(c) He nods his head.
(d) He stands up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does the onlooker want to see the scapegoat child take?

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

3. Of the three sentences that make up Paragraph 13, how many are questions?

4. The faces of the children at the festival are described as "amiably" (4) what?

5. What type of instrument is played by one particular child within Omelas?

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