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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 the types of water-dwellers who come to the contest?
(a) Crocodile, Hippo, Fish.
(b) Fish, Antelope, and Hippo.
(c) Fish, Camel, and Antelope.
(d) Rhino, Crocodile, and Hippo.

2. What does Ears do during the contest?
(a) Tells everyone to stay silent.
(b) Primes themselves to hear the slightest sound.
(c) Keeps scores.
(d) Makes sure nobody aids Arms and Legs by instructing them.

3. What creature runs around and refuses to settle down at the contest between Arms and Legs?
(a) Lizard.
(b) Chameleon.
(c) Peacock.
(d) Worm.

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

5. Which body part suggested a contest between Arms and Legs?
(a) Eyes.
(b) Ears.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who presents the first challenge at the contest?

2. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?

3. In the opening song to the contest, why is it said they are doing this?

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

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

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