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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. "Water Striders" asks whether this insect's ability to walk on water is what?
(a) A miracle.
(b) Fun.
(c) Useful.
(d) Dangerous.

2. Unlike "Grasshoppers," "Water Striders" is from the perspective of whom?
(a) A grasshopper.
(b) A human.
(c) One of the water striders.
(d) A group of water striders.

3. 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 not surprised.
(d) They were annoyed.

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

5. What does the vocabulary in "Grasshoppers" do for the readers?
(a) It creates a vivid image in the reader's mind of the actions of a grasshopper.
(b) It makes the movements of the grasshoppers seem confusing.
(c) It creates a strange image in the reader's mind of the actions of a grasshopper.
(d) It makes the grasshoppers seem lazy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whom do the water striders try to teach to walk on water?

4. When do the speakers say this, in regards to the answer to number 14?

5. Why might these insects want to teach others to walk on water?

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