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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mayflies and Fireflies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the water striders react to the consequences of trying to teach others to walk on water?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Angered.
(d) Worried.

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

3. How do the mayflies see their youth?
(a) They think nothing of their youth.
(b) As an anxious period of time.
(c) As only yesterday.
(d) As so very long ago.

4. What is the mood of "Mayflies?"
(a) Calm.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Frantic.
(d) Bored.

5. "Fireflies" tells of the _________ of a firefly.
(a) Light.
(b) Food.
(c) Sounds.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this poem, the viewer is ________________ the grasshoppers.

2. _______________ are used to help people to better understand the insect world around them.

3. Are the water striders able to successfully teach others to walk on water?

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

5. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?

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