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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. What is another reason why this word is repeated in "Water Boatmen?"
(a) It reflects the laziness of these insects.
(b) It creates a lulling pattern to relax the reader.
(c) It shows how trained they are at their work.
(d) It reflects the determination of these focused insects.

2. What does the water strider feel when its students cannot perform its special skill?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Anger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Superiority.

3. What aspects of humanity can be learned from the poem about moths?
(a) Obsession and lust.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Love.

4. "Water Striders" describes the _________ action of this insect.
(a) Simple.
(b) Detailed.
(c) Complicated.
(d) Difficult.

5. After the results of the water strider's attempts to teach others to walk on water, why might the water striders want to continue "teaching" others to walk on water?
(a) They think it is funny to see others fall in the water.
(b) They do not want to give up on their desire to teach others to walk on water.
(c) They have nothing better to do.
(d) They want to make others fall in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Moth's Serenade" tells of what?

2. The poet compares the firefly to what?

3. Can humans relate to the mayfly's short time on earth?

4. How do the book lice meet?

5. Why do these two book lice compromise?

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