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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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 secret powers.
(c) Their singular beauty.
(d) Their sensory expertise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What body part developed the plan to put Legs and Arms against each other?

2. What do the other body parts begin to do as a result of their envy of Legs and Arms?

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

4. Why do other body parts become "green with envy" with regard to Legs' and Arms' relationship?

5. Which body part "borrowed" (15) and put to action the plan against Legs and Arms?

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