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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) Mouth.
(b) Tongue.
(c) Brain.
(d) Eyes.

2. What word is used to describe the way the animals think of the All Body anthem?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Covetous.
(c) Obnoxious.
(d) Joyous.

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

4. Once humans began to walk upright, what was Legs' main duty?
(a) To jump up and down.
(b) To get the body from place to place.
(c) To kick away predators.
(d) To step on poisonous insects.

5. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?
(a) Eyes and ears.
(b) Legs and Arms.
(c) Mouths and toes.
(d) Heads and feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?

2. How does Thumbs new situation impact Hands?

3. Which part of the body took over once food entered the tummy?

4. 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)?

5. What creatures are described as joining to watch the contest following the water-dwellers?

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