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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What are some of Legs' and Arms' corresponding parts?
(a) Ankles and hips.
(b) Shoulders and hips.
(c) Hips and hands.
(d) Shoulders and knees.

4. What term is used to describe other creatures at the start of the story?
(a) Two-legged.
(b) Six-toed.
(c) Three-footed.
(d) Four-limbed.

5. Which body part "borrowed" (15) and put to action the plan against Legs and Arms?
(a) Brain.
(b) Tongue.
(c) Ears.
(d) Eyes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?

3. With what phrase does the story begin?

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

5. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?

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