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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 aspect of the hand is said to have been different than hands today?
(a) Humans did not have thumbs.
(b) The thumb was close to the fingers like the big toe.
(c) Humans had two thumbs.
(d) Humans had only three fingers.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Legs say about Arms' "long slim fingers" (16).
(a) They are quite useful.
(b) They are useless.
(c) They are clearly starving.
(d) They are too long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part came up with the idea for the contest?

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

3. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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