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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 8 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What term is used to describe other creatures at the start of the story?
(a) Four-limbed.
(b) Two-legged.
(c) Six-toed.
(d) Three-footed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What use can Legs and Arms borrow from Nose?

4. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?

5. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are three animals humans were said to be faster than at the start of the story?

2. What does Tongue do to create conflict between Legs and Arms?

3. What do legs and arms think of each other as and how do they work together at the start of the story?

4. Who decides there should be a contest and what solution does he come up with regarding what the contest will be?

5. In what ways are Humans said to be "just like all the other four-limbed creatures" (1) at the start of the story?

6. What uses are Legs and Arms able to borrow from other organs like mouth, nose, and eyes?

7. Why do the other body parts begin to envy Legs and Arms and what do they do as a result?

8. How are each of the organs on "maximum alert" (19) during the contest?

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