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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the two-leggeds do to show their excitement?
(a) Flap their wings.
(b) Gnash their beaks.
(c) Squawk wildly.
(d) Hop up and down.

2. What word is used to describe what "arrogant Fingers" thinks of Legs challenge to Arms?
(a) Juvenile.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Asinine.
(d) Simple.

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

4. Which body part suggested a contest between Arms and Legs?
(a) Tongue.
(b) Nose.
(c) Ears.
(d) Eyes.

5. Which body "part borrowed sound from Mouth and laughed and laughed” (32) at Legs?
(a) Fingers.
(b) Wrists.
(c) Shoulders.
(d) Elbows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What move by Hands is disqualified because it needed Legs' assistance?

2. What creatures are described as joining to watch the contest following the water-dwellers?

3. What does Arms to do show off their capabilities after Legs cannot complete the challenge?

4. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?

5. What issue does Eyes have while Hands tries to complete the challenge?

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