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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Whirligig Beetles and Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else does the digger wasp prepare for its children?
(a) Food.
(b) Work.
(c) Mates.
(d) Flowers.

2. The poet names _________________ insect species.
(a) Many different.
(b) Very few.
(c) Very similar.
(d) No.

3. How do the mayflies spend their time?
(a) Lazily flying about.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Frantically flying about.

4. "Mayflies" describes the _________ life of the mayfly
(a) Boring.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Long.
(d) Short.

5. What is the mood of "Water Boatmen?"
(a) Sad.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Determined.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Mayflies" ________________ tells of the brief life of the mayfly.

2. For what else does the digger wasp prepare?

3. The digger wasp wants its children to know that they were ____________.

4. What is another reason why this word is repeated in "Water Boatmen?"

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

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