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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 aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?
(a) Humans had only three fingers.
(b) Humans did not have thumbs.
(c) Humans had two thumbs.
(d) The thumb was close to the fingers like the big toe.

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

3. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?
(a) Their sensory expertise.
(b) Their secret powers.
(c) Their special genius.
(d) Their singular beauty.

4. What is the role of Eyes during the contest between Legs and Arms?
(a) To keep score.
(b) To make sure nobody cheats.
(c) To record the contest.
(d) To scan the forest for any threat.

5. 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 they ignore the other body parts.
(d) Because of their seamless coordination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?

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

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

4. Who is said to have walked on arms and legs at the start of the story?

5. What question do the other body parts present to Arms and Legs to pin them against one another?

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