Multiple choice

Without it, I'm dead. If I'm not, then I'm behind. What am I?

  1. legs

  2. heart

  3. a head

  4. mind

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The riddle refers to a head. If you are not ahead, you are behind, and losing your head is a metaphorical way of saying you are dead or in trouble.