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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 8 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are some of the places Legs and Arms were said to help carry the body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing narrative voice in The Upright Revolution. Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about personification in The Upright Revolution. How does Thiong’o’s use of personification impact the reading? Is it effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed analysis of tone in The Upright Revolution. Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

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