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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 20 - 41 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote The Upright Revolution, or Why Humans Walk Upright?
(a) Ngugi wa Mirii.
(b) Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
(c) Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ.
(d) Mũkoma wa Thiong'o.

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

3. Who are the types of water-dwellers who come to the contest?
(a) Crocodile, Hippo, Fish.
(b) Rhino, Crocodile, and Hippo.
(c) Fish, Antelope, and Hippo.
(d) Fish, Camel, and Antelope.

4. Why do other body parts become "green with envy" with regard to Legs' and Arms' relationship?
(a) Because they think they are better than other parts.
(b) Because of their seamless coordination.
(c) Because they ignore the other body parts.
(d) Because they want to be able to walk and hold things.

5. What is Legs challenged to do at the contest?
(a) Sew a blanket.
(b) Type a letter.
(c) Pick up a piece of wood and throw it.
(d) Cook a meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What body part developed the plan to put Legs and Arms against each other?

2. What happens after Hands manages to move the Body a few steps once upside down?

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

4. What is Tongue ready to do during the contest?

5. Who "showed off their slim looks" (32) after Legs was unsuccessful in the challenge?

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