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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 - 59 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do other body parts become "green with envy" with regard to Legs' and Arms' relationship?
(a) Because they want to be able to walk and hold things.
(b) Because they ignore the other body parts.
(c) Because they think they are better than other parts.
(d) Because of their seamless coordination.

2. How long do the other organs debate whether Legs or Arms was most powerful?
(a) 5 hours.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

3. At the end of the story, what is said to happen to humans who "see the body and the head as parties at war" (59)?
(a) They become extinct.
(b) They walk on all fours.
(c) They become more like animals.
(d) They cannot think straight.

4. What happens after Hands manages to move the Body a few steps once upside down?
(a) A four-legged steps on them causing the Body to topple over.
(b) Arms are declared the winner.
(c) Legs kicks in fury and the Body falls.
(d) Arms and Hands cry out in pain and fall.

5. Once the body begins to walk upright, what are Hands said to be ready to do?
(a) Clap.
(b) Knit.
(c) Wave.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who presents the first challenge at the contest?

2. What are some of the functions of the Mouth once humans walk upright?

3. What do the spectators do after Arms shows off their capabilities, which upsets Legs?

4. What do the spectators do to show their approval of Legs' moves after Arms gave up on the challenge?

5. What is Tongue ready to do during the contest?

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