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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?
(a) Humans did not have thumbs.
(b) The thumb was close to the fingers like the big toe.
(c) Humans had only three fingers.
(d) Humans had two thumbs.

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

3. What body part developed the plan to put Legs and Arms against each other?
(a) Eyes.
(b) Brain.
(c) Mouth.
(d) Tongue.

4. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?
(a) Their singular beauty.
(b) Their special genius.
(c) Their sensory expertise.
(d) Their secret powers.

5. What use can Legs and Arms borrow from Mouth?
(a) Sounds.
(b) Breathing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Snoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part suggested a contest between Arms and Legs?

2. What is another creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?

3. What term is used to describe other creatures at the start of the story?

4. What is one creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?

5. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?

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