3. Why is the answer to number 90 repeated in the poem?
(a) This repetition shows how fast the boatmen must swim.
(b) This repetition creates the rhythm of the insects' oars as they slice through the water.
(c) This repetition shows how important these insects are.
(d) This repetition is meant to annoy the reader.

4. The two parts of the poem frequently do what?
(a) Tell jokes.
(b) Repeat.
(c) Overlap.
(d) Argue.

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

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

7. From where are the cicadas coming?
(a) Out of the trees.
(b) Out of cocoons.
(c) Out of caves.
(d) Out of the ground.

8. How can the lives of the two different bees in this poem be described?
(a) As identical.
(b) As very different.
(c) As very similar.
(d) As exciting.

9. This group of people slaved away for the small _____________ population who controlled the country.
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Poor.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Unhealthy.

10. "Whirligig Beetles" describes ____________ of these beetles.
(a) The morning routine.
(b) The daily actions.
(c) The evening routine.
(d) Short life.

11. How can people relate to the worker bee?
(a) Many people are lazy and like to lay around all day.
(b) Many people make honey.
(c) Many people work for a queen.
(d) Many people work hard and do not feel they get their just reward.

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

13. When read aloud by the two speakers, this poem creates a sense of what?
(a) Peace and quiet.
(b) Chaos and nervous energy.
(c) Anger and hostility.
(d) Happiness and contentedness.

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

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