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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. Besides F, what are three other frequently used letters in "Fireflies?"
(a) I, A, and E.
(b) W, R, and T.
(c) Q, V, and Z.
(d) G, P, and S.

2. What factual information does "Book Lice" give about lice?
(a) Information regarding their birth and life in the bindings of books.
(b) Information regarding their favorite books.
(c) Information about how they compromise for the sake of their love.
(d) information about how they meet other lice.

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

4. What is the mood of "Book Lice?"
(a) Angry.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Serious.
(d) Anxious.

5. According to this poem, why is the moth drawn to the light?
(a) It likes bright colors.
(b) It is attracted to the heat of the light.
(c) It likes the color yellow.
(d) It does not know why.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Like the mayfly, people often have feelings of nostalgia towards what?

3. What does the digger wasp hope to do for its offspring?

4. What else does the digger wasp prepare for its children?

5. How do the mayflies see their youth?

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