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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What issue did Nose encounter when Hands turned the body upside down?
(a) Nose did not know how to breathe while upside down.
(b) Bugs got into it and tickled the nostrils.
(c) Too much air got into it making it difficult to breath.
(d) Dust entered and caused it to sneeze.

2. Once humans began to walk upright, what was Legs' main duty?
(a) To kick away predators.
(b) To step on poisonous insects.
(c) To get the body from place to place.
(d) To jump up and down.

3. What problem did Hands encounter when they succeeded at turning the body upside down?
(a) They hurt from the gravel below.
(b) A four-legged stepped on them causing the Body to topple over.
(c) The heat from the ground made it impossible to stay like that for long.
(d) They could barely move.

4. What warning does Mouth receive in order to maintain equality when humans began to walk upright?
(a) It must check with everyone before speaking.
(b) To be quiet after 10 so they could sleep.
(c) When saying "my" it was speaking for all.
(d) Not to speak louder than is appropriate.

5. What do the spectators do to show their approval of Legs' moves after Arms gave up on the challenge?
(a) They smile and wave at Legs.
(b) They stamp their feet.
(c) They declare Legs the winner.
(d) They clap their hands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the song at the end of the story, what is unity said to be?

3. Who is said to have walked on arms and legs at the start of the story?

4. Why do other body parts become "green with envy" with regard to Legs' and Arms' relationship?

5. In order to maintain equality what do the organs make sure happens to the body?

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