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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 did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?
(a) Backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.
(b) Doggie paddle.
(c) Stay afloat or swim or dive.
(d) Surf or scuba dive.

2. What aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?
(a) The thumb was close to the fingers like the big toe.
(b) Humans had only three fingers.
(c) Humans had two thumbs.
(d) Humans did not have thumbs.

3. What are some of the functions of the Hands once humans walk upright?
(a) Sewing and writing.
(b) Baseball and basketball.
(c) Baseball and badminton.
(d) Tennis and shot put.

4. Once humans began to walk upright, what was Arms main duty?
(a) To wave at passersby.
(b) To put food into mouth.
(c) To pump iron.
(d) To fight predators.

5. In order to maintain equality what do the organs make sure happens to the body?
(a) Each part is able to speak their mind.
(b) Monthly check in meetings are scheduled.
(c) Every part takes turn with their tasks.
(d) Pain and joy of any part is felt by all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the body begins to walk upright, what are Hands said to be ready to do?

2. At the end of the story, what is said to happen to humans who "see the body and the head as parties at war" (59)?

3. With what phrase does the story begin?

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

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

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