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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Whirligig Beetles and Requiem.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Each poem is about a ___________ of insects.
(a) Group.
(b) Flock.
(c) Family.
(d) Species.

2. Water boatmen are compared to whom?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Rowers.
(c) Skiers.
(d) Divers.

3. 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.

4. "Water Striders" asks whether this insect's ability to walk on water is what?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) A miracle.
(c) Useful.
(d) Fun.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What else is reflected by what covers the pages of the poem?

3. "Honeybees" is told from the perspective of whom?

4. Upon contemplating this poem and the deaths of these insects, one becomes more aware of what?

5. Why does the mayfly feel nostalgia?

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