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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?
(a) Eyes and ears.
(b) Legs and Arms.
(c) Heads and feet.
(d) Mouths and toes.

3. Why do other body parts become "green with envy" with regard to Legs' and Arms' relationship?
(a) Because of their seamless coordination.
(b) Because they think they are better than other parts.
(c) Because they want to be able to walk and hold things.
(d) Because they ignore the other body parts.

4. What are some of Legs' and Arms' corresponding parts?
(a) Hips and hands.
(b) Ankles and hips.
(c) Shoulders and knees.
(d) Shoulders and hips.

5. What use can Legs and Arms borrow from Nose?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Sneezing.
(c) Smelling.
(d) Flaring.

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

7. What is Tongue ready to do during the contest?
(a) Cheer for the winner.
(b) Tell Arms and Legs the rules.
(c) Tell Arms and Legs when to begin.
(d) Shout "Beware!" in the event of danger.

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

9. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?
(a) Discordant and enraging.
(b) Diplomatic and easygoing.
(c) Democratic and egalitarian.
(d) Dynamic and efficacious.

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

11. What did Legs and Arms think of each other as prior to the upright revolution?
(a) BFFs.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Brothers.

12. What is one creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?
(a) Caterpillars.
(b) Sloths.
(c) Zebras.
(d) Hares.

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

14. What use can Legs and Arms borrow from Mouth?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Sounds.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Eating.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ears do during the contest?

2. Who is said to have walked on arms and legs at the start of the story?

3. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?

4. Arms brags that which part of them are superior to the Toes?

5. What expression is used for the time the story describes at the start?

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