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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. With what phrase does the story begin?

2. What did Legs and Arms think of each other as prior to the upright revolution?

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

4. What is the role of Eyes during the contest between Legs and Arms?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Examine the internal and external conflict of the body. How does the conflict begin? How does it develop? How is it resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the setting of The Upright Revolution. In what ways does the setting develop the story and its themes? Use examples from both the written text as well as the images to support your discussion.

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