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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 are among the four-legged animals who came to the contest?
(a) Giraffe, Camel, Elephant.
(b) Camel, Antelope, and Crocodile.
(c) Antelope, Rhino, Crocodile.
(d) Hippo, Camel, Fish.

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

3. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?
(a) Surf or scuba dive.
(b) Stay afloat or swim or dive.
(c) Doggie paddle.
(d) Backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.

4. Which body part began the contest with a song?
(a) Brain.
(b) Mouth.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Ears.

5. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?
(a) Mouth.
(b) Legs.
(c) Brain.
(d) Arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arms to do show off their capabilities after Legs cannot complete the challenge?

2. What is one of the creatures that "crawled bout on the ground or trees" (25) at the contest between Arms and Legs?

3. Who begins to laugh after Arms second failed attempt at completing the challenge?

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

5. What creature runs around and refuses to settle down at the contest between Arms and Legs?

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