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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through House Crickets and Chrysalis Diary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Cicadas" is a poem that gives purpose and reason to what?
(a) The finding of cicada exoskeletons on the ground.
(b) The happiness that cicadas feel.
(c) The birth of cicadas.
(d) The raucous noise made by cicadas in the summer.

2. How is this foreign transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly made more understandable for the reader?
(a) By giving the insect human qualities and emotions.
(b) By giving details about this transformation.
(c) By comparing it to transformations that take place in people.
(d) By comparing it to growing up.

3. To what else does the poet also compare the firefly?
(a) Zipping, zooming, and zany behavior.
(b) Singing, vocalizing, and warbling.
(c) Acting, shouting, ordering others around.
(d) Painting and brush strokes.

4. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?
(a) Jesus' disciples were also shocked that Jesus could walk on water.
(b) Only certain types of people can walk on water.
(c) People are jealous of those who can walk on water.
(d) Many people throughout history could walk on water.

5. What does the moth do throughout the entirety of this poem?
(a) It serenades the porch light.
(b) It asks other insects questions.
(c) It complains about the porch light.
(d) It eats peanut butter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspects of humanity can be learned from the book lice poem?

2. "Mayflies" ________________ tells of the brief life of the mayfly.

3. What is another clue for the house crickets about the time of year?

4. The two parts of the poem frequently do what?

5. _______________ are used to help people to better understand the insect world around them.

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