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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. "Grasshoppers" describes the grasshoppers' _______________ movements and energy.
(a) Bounding.
(b) Circular.
(c) Slow.
(d) Lazy.

2. How are people like the water boatmen?
(a) Most people own boats.
(b) People are also called oarsmen.
(c) Most people like to swim.
(d) People often work hard for a chance at a vacation or break.

3. Are the water striders able to successfully teach others to walk on water?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Usually.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. What are three words used to describe the whirligig beetle's movements?
(a) Zigzag, lightning, jagged.
(b) Merry-go-rounds, swerving, wheeling.
(c) Straight as a pencil, a line, sharp.
(d) Slow, languid, lazy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Cicadas" is a poem that gives purpose and reason to what?

3. The digger wasp creates what for its children?

4. How did other types of insects react to the water strider's abilities?

5. This poem pays respect to these insects when?

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