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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. What do the water striders call those they attempt to teach to walk on water?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their enemies.
(c) Their proteges.
(d) Their students.

2. How did other types of insects react to the water strider's abilities?
(a) They were not surprised.
(b) They were annoyed.
(c) They were somewhat shocked.
(d) They were jealous.

3. "Water Boatmen" describes the ________________ of this insect.
(a) Effort and determination.
(b) Unhappiness.
(c) Calm and happy personality.
(d) Laziness.

4. For what else does the digger wasp prepare?
(a) Additions to its family.
(b) Its death.
(c) A move to a new home.
(d) The coming of winter.

5. The digger wasp wants its children to know that they were ____________.
(a) Loved.
(b) Prayed for.
(c) Considered.
(d) Envied.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the digger wasp hope to do for its offspring?

3. How do the mayflies spend their time?

4. This speaking imitates ___________.

5. The water strider's ability to walk on water hints at what?

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