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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?
(a) Legs.
(b) Mouth.
(c) Brain.
(d) Arms.

2. What expression is used for the time the story describes at the start?
(a) Far into the future.
(b) Present-day.
(c) A long time ago.
(d) In the no so distant past.

3. Arms brags that which part of them are superior to the Toes?
(a) Fingers.
(b) Elbows.
(c) Shoulders.
(d) Wrists.

4. What does Legs say about Arms' "long slim fingers" (16).
(a) They are useless.
(b) They are clearly starving.
(c) They are quite useful.
(d) They are too long.

5. Who is said to have walked on arms and legs at the start of the story?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Fish.
(c) Humans.
(d) Dinosaurs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote The Upright Revolution, or Why Humans Walk Upright?

2. What is the role of Eyes during the contest between Legs and Arms?

3. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?

4. What does Ears do during the contest?

5. Which body part "borrowed" (15) and put to action the plan against Legs and Arms?

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