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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the other body parts begin to do as a result of their envy of Legs and Arms?
(a) They begin to plot against legs and arms.
(b) They create a body that does not need arms and legs.
(c) They shut down.
(d) They ignore legs and arms requests.

2. What is one creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?
(a) Sloths.
(b) Zebras.
(c) Hares.
(d) Caterpillars.

3. Where does the contest between Legs and Arms take place?
(a) On the beach.
(b) In the marketplace.
(c) In a valley.
(d) In a clearing in the forest.

4. What does Legs say about Arms' "long slim fingers" (16).
(a) They are too long.
(b) They are useless.
(c) They are clearly starving.
(d) They are quite useful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?

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

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

4. What is another creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?

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

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