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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 expression is used for the time the story describes at the start?

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

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

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

5. With what phrase does the story begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the author of The Upright Revolution. Who is he? What else has he written? How is The Upright Revolution similar or different from his previous works?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyze the illustrations in The Upright Revolution. How do the illustrations connect to the text and help to develop the themes? Are they effective? Why or why not? Use direct examples to support your analysis.

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