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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 conclusion do the other organs come to in regards to whether Legs or Arms are most powerful?
(a) Legs are most powerful.
(b) Arms are most powerful.
(c) Neither is very powerful at all.
(d) They are each best at what they did and they need each other.

2. According to the tale, why do children begin their lives on all fours?
(a) Because their brain is not fully developed.
(b) Because their bodies are not strong enough.
(c) To remember their origins.
(d) To show their submission to grown-ups.

3. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Days.
(c) Years.
(d) Months.

4. What do the four-legged creatures carry with them to show they come in peace?
(a) White doves.
(b) Green branches.
(c) Yellow ribbons.
(d) White poppies.

5. With what phrase does the story begin?
(a) In a far away land.
(b) Once upon a time.
(c) In a far away time.
(d) Long ago and far away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the types of water-dwellers who come to the contest?

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

3. What word is used to describe what "arrogant Fingers" thinks of Legs challenge to Arms?

4. What do the spectators do after Arms shows off their capabilities, which upsets Legs?

5. Once food entered the mouth, which part of the body was in charge of sending it to the tummy?

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