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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) Antelope, Rhino, Crocodile.
(c) Camel, Antelope, and Crocodile.
(d) Hippo, Camel, Fish.

2. Who wrote The Upright Revolution, or Why Humans Walk Upright?
(a) Ngugi wa Mirii.
(b) Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ.
(c) Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
(d) Mũkoma wa Thiong'o.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which body part began the contest with a song?

3. Which creature is described as walking "stealthily" (25) at the contest?

4. With what phrase does the story begin?

5. What word is used to describe what "arrogant Fingers" thinks of Legs challenge to Arms?

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