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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 do the other body parts begin to do as a result of their envy of Legs and Arms?
(a) They create a body that does not need arms and legs.
(b) They ignore legs and arms requests.
(c) They begin to plot against legs and arms.
(d) They shut down.

2. 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.

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

4. What problem did Hands encounter when they succeeded at turning the body upside down?
(a) They hurt from the gravel below.
(b) The heat from the ground made it impossible to stay like that for long.
(c) They could barely move.
(d) A four-legged stepped on them causing the Body to topple over.

5. What do the organs fear might happen once humans began to walk upright?
(a) Arms might get bored.
(b) Feet might get too tired.
(c) Head might think it ruled the organs below.
(d) Arms and Legs might miss each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the tale, why do children begin their lives on all fours?

2. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?

3. Once humans began to walk upright, what was Legs' main duty?

4. What did Legs and Arms think of each other as prior to the upright revolution?

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

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