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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. How is this story of the caterpillar told?
(a) Through a monologue.
(b) Through a letter to other caterpillars.
(c) Through journaling.
(d) Through prose.

2. 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) People are jealous of those who can walk on water.
(c) Many people throughout history could walk on water.
(d) Only certain types of people can walk on water.

3. Which bee believes life is hard and unenjoyable?
(a) The sweat bee.
(b) The worker bee.
(c) The bumble bee.
(d) The queen bee.

4. How does the poet help the reader relate to fireflies?
(a) He compares the fireflies to artists.
(b) He compares the fireflies to dancers.
(c) He compare the fireflies to athletes.
(d) He compares the fireflies to musicians.

5. According to these beetles, this ____________ way of moving is the best way to move.
(a) Round about and indirect.
(b) Straightforward.
(c) Fast.
(d) Slow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition of the literary device that is the answer to number 42?

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

3. With what are the pages of the whirligig beetle's poem covered?

4. How do the mayflies see their youth?

5. What tool is used by the poet to express the beetles' qualities?

(see the answer key)

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