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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Water Boatmen and The Digger Wasp.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This speaking imitates ___________.
(a) The movements of the young grasshoppers.
(b) The movements of the grasshoppers.
(c) The movements of the old grasshoppers.
(d) The movements of one grasshopper.

2. How else do they spend their time?
(a) Raising their children.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Attacking other insects.
(d) Mating.

3. What do the water boatmen and the digger wasp have in common?
(a) They can swim.
(b) They can fly.
(c) Fear.
(d) Determination.

4. What is the mood of "The Moth's Serenade?"
(a) Angry.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Anxious.

5. When do the speakers say this, in regards to the answer to number 14?
(a) Only one at a time with space in between.
(b) One right after the other.
(c) At the same time.
(d) Very slowly at the same time.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Mayflies" describes the _________ life of the mayfly

2. What names are used to describe the water boatmen?

3. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?

4. "Fireflies" tells of the _________ of a firefly.

5. What kind of poem is "Moth's Serenade?"

(see the answer key)

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