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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 creatures are described as joining to watch the contest following the water-dwellers?
(a) The two-leggeds.
(b) Humans.
(c) Insects.
(d) The four-leggeds.

2. Who carried word of the contest across the forest, water, and air?
(a) Wind.
(b) Lion.
(c) Bird.
(d) Snake.

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

4. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?
(a) Legs.
(b) Arms.
(c) Mouth.
(d) Brain.

5. What does Arms to do show off their capabilities after Legs cannot complete the challenge?
(a) Builds a house.
(b) Writes a letter.
(c) Threads needles and hurls spears.
(d) Flips through a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is used to describe other creatures at the start of the story?

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

3. What do the spectators do to show their approval of Legs' moves after Arms gave up on the challenge?

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

5. Which creature is described as walking "stealthily" (25) at the contest?

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