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

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

3. What do the water striders call those they attempt to teach to walk on water?
(a) Their enemies.
(b) Their students.
(c) Their friends.
(d) Their proteges.

4. What is the water strider's special skill?
(a) It can dive into deep water.
(b) It can fly.
(c) It can walk on water.
(d) It can glow in the dark.

5. What is significant about the answer to number 38?
(a) It makes a firefly very dangerous.
(b) It makes a firefly seem scary and strange.
(c) It makes a firefly very similar to other species of insects.
(d) It makes a firefly truly distinct among insects.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do mayflies and fireflies have in common?

3. What is some of the vocabulary used by the poet to describe the grasshoppers?

4. The mayfly's birth and death take place when?

5. What does the water strider feel when its students cannot perform its special skill?

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