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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grasshoppers and Water Striders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the speakers say this, in regards to the answer to number 14?
(a) Only one at a time with space in between.
(b) One right after the other.
(c) Very slowly at the same time.
(d) At the same time.

2. Where do the grasshoppers hop?
(a) Through someone's house.
(b) Through their environment.
(c) In a tree.
(d) In a cage.

3. This speaking imitates ___________.
(a) The movements of the young grasshoppers.
(b) The movements of the old grasshoppers.
(c) The movements of one grasshopper.
(d) The movements of the grasshoppers.

4. How did other types of insects react to the water strider's abilities?
(a) They were somewhat shocked.
(b) They were not surprised.
(c) They were annoyed.
(d) They were jealous.

5. "Grasshoppers" is written so that the readers do what?
(a) Say the same thing.
(b) Say very different things.
(c) Speak very quickly and loudly.
(d) Speak slowly and quietly.

Short Answer Questions

1. This book is made to be read by ___________ people simultaneously.

2. The water strider's ability to walk on water hints at what?

3. From whose perspective is "Grasshoppers?"

4. Why might these insects want to teach others to walk on water?

5. What does the vocabulary in "Grasshoppers" do for the readers?

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