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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What names are used to describe the water boatmen?
(a) Rescuers, scuba divers, and snorklers.
(b) Ballerinas, danseurs, and primadonnas.
(c) Boatmen, cockswain, and oarsmen.
(d) Downhill skiers, speed skiers, and cross-country skiers.

2. This poem can be described how?
(a) As annoying.
(b) As melancholy.
(c) As musical.
(d) As sad.

3. "The Digger Wasp" is told from whose perspective?
(a) A young digger wasp.
(b) The adult digger wasp.
(c) A narrator.
(d) Another insect.

4. Can many people relate to the queen bee? Why or why not?
(a) Most people can relate to her because they are lazy and do not work.
(b) Most people can relate to her because they are wealthy.
(c) Most people can relate to her because they are royalty.
(d) Most people cannot relate to her because they have to work hard to provide for themselves and their families.

5. Why do the two parts do this?
(a) To give a sense of humor.
(b) To give a sense of determination.
(c) To give a sense of jealousy and hatred.
(d) To create a sense of frenzy and chaos.

6. Will the digger wasp ever see its offspring?
(a) Yes, but only for a short while.
(b) Yes, for several weeks.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, for their entire lives.

7. What does the digger wasp hope its children will do?
(a) Enjoy the food and shelter.
(b) Know how to take care of itself.
(c) Realize the sacrifices the parent made for its children.
(d) Live long, happy lives.

8. What about this time of year do the cicadas like?
(a) The snow.
(b) The birds.
(c) The sun.
(d) The flowers.

9. "Water Boatmen" frequently repeats what word?
(a) Swim.
(b) Stroke.
(c) Jump.
(d) Dive.

10. "Requiem" is a _______________.
(a) Argument.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Joke.
(d) Persuasive speech.

11. "Cicadas" tells of the _________ that cicadas feel.
(a) Joy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Anger.

12. How does "Requiem" end?
(a) By giving the insects homes.
(b) By giving the names of the insects who have died.
(c) By blaming people for the deaths of these insects.
(d) By giving the cause of death.

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

14. What is one of the moods of "Honeybees"?
(a) Sad.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Bored.

15. How does the queen spend her days?
(a) Flying around the hive looking for a mate.
(b) Slaving away to provide for the hive.
(c) Eating bonbons and watching movies.
(d) Lounging around or laying eggs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where are the cicadas coming?

3. This group of people slaved away for the small _____________ population who controlled the country.

4. How are people like the digger wasp?

5. What happens when the water boatmen reach their destination?

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