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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cicadas and Honeybees.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the lives of the two types of bees similar?
(a) They lay eggs.
(b) They make honey.
(c) They play their part in keeping the hive thriving.
(d) They protect the hive.

2. What is the water strider's special skill?
(a) It can dive into deep water.
(b) It can glow in the dark.
(c) It can fly.
(d) It can walk on water.

3. What is the mood of "Mayflies?"
(a) Bored.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Frantic.
(d) Calm.

4. This group of people slaved away for the small _____________ population who controlled the country.
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Poor.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Unhealthy.

5. What does the digger wasp hope to do for its offspring?
(a) Make them jealous of it.
(b) Make them happy.
(c) Make life more exciting.
(d) Make life easier.

Short Answer Questions

1. The digger wasp creates what for its children?

2. The descriptive words and the use of ____________________ reflects the moths' intense feelings.

3. What is another mood that can be felt while reading "The Digger Wasp"?

4. The digger wasp feels _______________ that its offspring will understand the sacrifices it made for them.

5. For what else does the digger wasp prepare?

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