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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Hands manages to move the Body a few steps once upside down?

2. Who begins to laugh after Arms second failed attempt at completing the challenge?

3. What move by Hands is disqualified because it needed Legs' assistance?

4. Which body part began the contest with a song?

5. What do the four-legged creatures carry with them to show they come in peace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about the Chameleon and Lizard at the contest?

2. What four-legged animals come to the contest between arms and legs?

3. How does Legs handle his challenge from Arms?

4. What two-leggeds come to the contest and what do they do to show their excitement?

5. Describe the song Mouth opens the contest with.

6. What do the four-legged carry with them to the contest and why?

7. How does Arms manage his challenge from Legs?

8. What is Arms' challenge to Legs at the contest?

9. Name three water dwellers that come to the contest.

10. Who carries word of the contest between arms and legs across the forest, the water, and the air?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the ending of The Upright Revolution after the body begins to walk upright. How might the structure of the body be a metaphor for political structures? Use direct examples as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the illustrator of The Upright Revolution. Who is she? What other works has she illustrated? How is The Upright Revolution similar or different from his previous work?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the imagery used in The Upright Revolution. Indicate examples of imagery in the text and how it connects to the story.

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