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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 body part developed the plan to put Legs and Arms against each other?
(a) Eyes.
(b) Brain.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Mouth.

2. What use can Legs and Arms borrow from Nose?
(a) Sneezing.
(b) Flaring.
(c) Smelling.
(d) Snoring.

3. Which body "part borrowed sound from Mouth and laughed and laughed” (32) at Legs?
(a) Elbows.
(b) Shoulders.
(c) Wrists.
(d) Fingers.

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

5. What do the spectators do after Arms shows off their capabilities, which upsets Legs?
(a) The spectators boo at Legs.
(b) The spectators all leave thinking the contest must be over.
(c) The spectators clap for Arms.
(d) The spectators declare Arms the winner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the song at the end of the story, what is beauty said to be?

2. What creature runs around and refuses to settle down at the contest between Arms and Legs?

3. 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)?

4. What does Legs say about Arms' "long slim fingers" (16).

5. What does everyone notice about Thumbs after Legs was done showing off?

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