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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 8 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?

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

3. What are some of Legs' and Arms' corresponding parts?

4. Where does the contest between Legs and Arms take place?

5. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who decides there should be a contest and what solution does he come up with regarding what the contest will be?

2. Why do the other body parts begin to envy Legs and Arms and what do they do as a result?

3. What are three animals humans were said to be faster than at the start of the story?

4. How are each of the organs on "maximum alert" (19) during the contest?

5. In what ways are Humans said to be "just like all the other four-limbed creatures" (1) at the start of the story?

6. What uses are Legs and Arms able to borrow from other organs like mouth, nose, and eyes?

7. What do legs and arms think of each other as and how do they work together at the start of the story?

8. What does Tongue do to create conflict between Legs and Arms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the illustrator of The Upright Revolution. Who is she? What other works has she illustrated? How is The Upright Revolution similar or different from his previous work?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about personification in The Upright Revolution. How does Thiong’o’s use of personification impact the reading? Is it effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed analysis of tone in The Upright Revolution. Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

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