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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides F, what are three other frequently used letters in "Fireflies?"
(a) Q, V, and Z.
(b) G, P, and S.
(c) I, A, and E.
(d) W, R, and T.

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

3. "Mayflies" describes the _________ life of the mayfly
(a) Boring.
(b) Short.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Long.

4. The poet compares the firefly to what?
(a) Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
(b) Swimming, stroking, and gliding.
(c) Ink, calligraphy, and penmanship.
(d) Dancing, twirling, and bounding.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This speaking imitates ___________.

3. What is the definition of the literary device that is the answer to number 42?

4. Like the mayfly, people often have feelings of nostalgia towards what?

5. How else do they spend their time?

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