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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How else do they spend their time?
(a) Attacking other insects.
(b) Mating.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Raising their children.

4. What does the mayfly desire?
(a) More friends.
(b) More food.
(c) A longer life.
(d) A shorter life.

5. What is significant about the answer to number 38?
(a) It makes a firefly truly distinct among insects.
(b) It makes a firefly very dangerous.
(c) It makes a firefly very similar to other species of insects.
(d) It makes a firefly seem scary and strange.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Can humans relate to the mayfly's short time on earth?

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

5. 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?

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