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

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

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

4. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?
(a) Days.
(b) Years.
(c) Months.
(d) Weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ears do during the contest?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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