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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The water strider's ability to walk on water hints at what?
(a) Jesus Christ's ability to change water into wine.
(b) Jesus Christ's ability to walk on water.
(c) The strange abilities of some insects.
(d) The lack of talent other insects have.

2. 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.

3. To what else does the poet also compare the firefly?
(a) Painting and brush strokes.
(b) Acting, shouting, ordering others around.
(c) Singing, vocalizing, and warbling.
(d) Zipping, zooming, and zany behavior.

4. What is the mood of "Fireflies?"
(a) Anger.
(b) Bored.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Anxious.

5. This book is made to be read by ___________ people simultaneously.
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does the poet specifically use when he uses this literary device?

2. What do mayflies and fireflies have in common?

3. How do the letters that are the answer to number 54 have emphasis placed on them?

4. To emphasize the powerful and image-provoking verbs used by the poet, he has used what literary device?

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

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