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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. What is the role of Eyes during the contest between Legs and Arms?
2. What body parts are described as being closer than other organs?
3. What are some of Legs' and Arms' corresponding parts?
4. What question do the other body parts present to Arms and Legs to pin them against one another?
5. What did Legs and Arms think of each other as prior to the upright revolution?
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. Why do the other body parts begin to envy Legs and Arms and what do they do as a result?
3. How are each of the organs on "maximum alert" (19) during the contest?
4. What uses are Legs and Arms able to borrow from other organs like mouth, nose, and eyes?
5. Who decides there should be a contest and what solution does he come up with regarding what the contest will be?
6. What does Tongue do to create conflict between Legs and Arms?
7. What are three animals humans were said to be faster than at the start of the story?
8. In what ways are Humans said to be "just like all the other four-limbed creatures" (1) at the start of the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay exploring the narrative arc in Thiong'o's The Upright Revolution. Using examples from the story, include the following elements of narrative arc: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay exploring the theme of unity in The Upright Revolution. How can the message about unity translate to issues we face in the world today?
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