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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Whirligig Beetles and Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For much of human history the largest group within a culture was the __________.
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Rich.
(c) Poor.
(d) Educated.

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

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

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

5. Can humans relate to the mayfly's short time on earth?
(a) No.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not usually.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Digger Wasp" tells of the life of a digger wasp as it prepares for what?

2. "Water Striders" asks whether this insect's ability to walk on water is what?

3. A great deal of imagery and expressive vocabulary is also used to describe the ____________ movements of these beetles.

4. Humans can _________________ over people and things, much like the moth in "The Moth's Serenade."

5. From where are the cicadas coming?

(see the answer key)

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