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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 question do the other body parts present to Arms and Legs to pin them against one another?
(a) Who is smarter.
(b) Who is prettier.
(c) Who is thinner.
(d) Who is stronger.

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

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

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

5. What do the other body parts begin to do as a result of their envy of Legs and Arms?
(a) They begin to plot against legs and arms.
(b) They ignore legs and arms requests.
(c) They shut down.
(d) They create a body that does not need arms and legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?

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

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

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

5. With what phrase does the story begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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