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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grasshoppers and Water Striders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Grasshoppers" is written so that the readers do what?
(a) Say very different things.
(b) Say the same thing.
(c) Speak very quickly and loudly.
(d) Speak slowly and quietly.

2. Joyful Noise is a book of ____________.
(a) Short stories.
(b) Essays.
(c) Legal documents.
(d) Poems.

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

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

5. This poem is also filled with ___________.
(a) Danger.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. This book is made to be read by ___________ people simultaneously.

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

3. What do the water striders call those they attempt to teach to walk on water?

4. This speaking imitates ___________.

5. "Water Striders" describes the _________ action of this insect.

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