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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Each poem is about a ___________ of insects.
(a) Species.
(b) Group.
(c) Flock.
(d) Family.

2. In this poem, the viewer is ________________ the grasshoppers.
(a) One of.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Ignoring.
(d) Observing the actions of.

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

4. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?
(a) Only certain types of people can walk on water.
(b) Many people throughout history could walk on water.
(c) People are jealous of those who can walk on water.
(d) Jesus' disciples were also shocked that Jesus could walk on water.

5. How do the letters that are the answer to number 54 have emphasis placed on them?
(a) By only using words that begin with these letters.
(b) By putting them in bold print.
(c) By using them repeatedly.
(d) By using them at the beginning of most of the lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is interesting to see from the mayfly's perspective regarding what?

2. What is significant about the answer to number 38?

3. Only when does the mayfly seem to feel nostalgia?

4. Why does the mayfly feel nostalgia?

5. How are people like the mayfly?

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