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

2. 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 of their seamless coordination.
(c) Because they think they are better than other parts.
(d) Because they ignore the other body parts.

3. With what phrase does the story begin?
(a) Once upon a time.
(b) Long ago and far away.
(c) In a far away time.
(d) In a far away land.

4. In order to maintain equality what do the organs make sure happens to the body?
(a) Monthly check in meetings are scheduled.
(b) Each part is able to speak their mind.
(c) Pain and joy of any part is felt by all.
(d) Every part takes turn with their tasks.

5. 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)?
(a) They cannot think straight.
(b) They become more like animals.
(c) They walk on all fours.
(d) They become extinct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What move by Hands is disqualified because it needed Legs' assistance?

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

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

4. Who are the types of water-dwellers who come to the contest?

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

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