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Why is humankind indebted to the thumb?
Why is humankind indebted to the thumb?
- Because the thumb is the strongest finger
- Because the thumb is positioned in such a way that it may unite with the other fingers (correct)
- Because the thumb is the most important finger
- Because the thumb is the only finger that animals have
What is the main idea of the text?
What is the main idea of the text?
- Humans have gained superiority over other creatures
- Animals don't have fingers
- Civilization is the work of the thumb (correct)
- The thumb is the most important finger
What does the author mean by 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?
What does the author mean by 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?
- Civilization depends on the thumb
- The thumb is the most important part of civilization
- The thumb plays a role in the development of civilization (correct)
- The thumb is responsible for creating civilization
Why were the students astonished when the author said 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?
Why were the students astonished when the author said 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?
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What does the author say about animals and their fingers?
What does the author say about animals and their fingers?
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