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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Legs say about Arms' "long slim fingers" (16).

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

3. Which body part suggested a contest between Arms and Legs?

4. What is one creature humans are said to have been faster than at the start of the story?

5. What are some other corresponding parts on Legs and Arms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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