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

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 shut down.
(d) They begin to plot against legs and arms.

2. What are some other corresponding parts on Legs and Arms?
(a) Ankles and hips.
(b) Hips and wrists.
(c) Elbows and knees.
(d) Shoulders and hands.

3. What expression is used for the time the story describes at the start?
(a) Far into the future.
(b) Present-day.
(c) In the no so distant past.
(d) A long time ago.

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

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) Months.

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

11. Who is said to have walked on arms and legs at the start of the story?
(a) Humans.
(b) Dinosaurs.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Fish.

12. What body part developed the plan to put Legs and Arms against each other?
(a) Brain.
(b) Mouth.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Eyes.

13. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?
(a) Their special genius.
(b) Their singular beauty.
(c) Their secret powers.
(d) Their sensory expertise.

14. Which body part "borrowed" (15) and put to action the plan against Legs and Arms?
(a) Tongue.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Brain.
(d) Ears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the contest between Legs and Arms take place?

2. What are some of Legs' and Arms' corresponding parts?

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

4. What are some of the places Legs and Arms were said to help carry the body?

5. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?

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