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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. When do the speakers say this, in regards to the answer to number 14?
(a) Only one at a time with space in between.
(b) Very slowly at the same time.
(c) At the same time.
(d) One right after the other.

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

3. "Grasshoppers" describes the __________ of grasshoppers.
(a) Hatching.
(b) Dying.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sleeping.

4. From whose perspective is "Grasshoppers?"
(a) A grasshopper.
(b) Another insect.
(c) A group of grasshoppers.
(d) The observer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Grasshoppers" describes the grasshoppers' _______________ movements and energy.

2. 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?

3. "Grasshoppers" is written so that the readers do what?

4. "Water Striders" asks whether this insect's ability to walk on water is what?

5. How do the water striders react to the consequences of trying to teach others to walk on water?

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