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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Boatmen and The Digger Wasp.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Do the poet's descriptive words and vivid imagery effectively describe the distinct light of the firefly?
(a) Mostly.
(b) No, not very well.
(c) No, not at all.
(d) Yes.

2. Whom do the water striders try to teach to walk on water?
(a) People.
(b) Young water striders.
(c) Other insect species.
(d) Small mammals.

3. What does the mayfly desire?
(a) More food.
(b) A longer life.
(c) More friends.
(d) A shorter life.

4. What does this poem about book lice introduce to the reader?
(a) The different glues used to bind books.
(b) The names of famous authors.
(c) The names of famous book lice.
(d) The different types of book binding techniques.

5. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?
(a) Jesus' disciples were also shocked that Jesus could walk on water.
(b) Many people throughout history could walk on water.
(c) People are jealous of those who can walk on water.
(d) Only certain types of people can walk on water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poet accurately describe the behavior of a moth in this poem?

2. What does the moth do throughout the entirety of this poem?

3. How does the poet help the reader relate to fireflies?

4. Why is the answer to number 90 repeated in the poem?

5. What happened after the two book lice met?

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