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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 20 - 41 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote The Upright Revolution, or Why Humans Walk Upright?
(a) Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ.
(b) Ngugi wa Mirii.
(c) Mũkoma wa Thiong'o.
(d) Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

2. What did Legs and Arms think of each other as prior to the upright revolution?
(a) Sisters.
(b) BFFs.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Cousins.

3. Who "showed off their slim looks" (32) after Legs was unsuccessful in the challenge?
(a) Ankles.
(b) Eyelashes.
(c) Toes.
(d) Arms.

4. 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 of their seamless coordination.
(c) Because they think they are better than other parts.
(d) Because they ignore the other body parts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what phrase does the story begin?

2. What does Ears do during the contest?

3. What are some other corresponding parts on Legs and Arms?

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

5. What question do the other body parts present to Arms and Legs to pin them against one another?

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