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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Arms brags that which part of them are superior to the Toes?
(a) Elbows.
(b) Fingers.
(c) Shoulders.
(d) Wrists.

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

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

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

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

7. What is another creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?
(a) Sloths.
(b) Leopards.
(c) Dinos.
(d) Butterflies.

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

9. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?
(a) Surf or scuba dive.
(b) Stay afloat or swim or dive.
(c) Doggie paddle.
(d) Backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 suggested a contest between Arms and Legs?

3. What aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?

4. What is the role of Eyes during the contest between Legs and Arms?

5. What is Tongue ready to do during the contest?

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