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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Lice and The Moth's Serenade.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _______________ are used to help people to better understand the insect world around them.
(a) Human emotion and perspective.
(b) Animal instincts.
(c) Insect behavior.
(d) Scientific words.

2. According to this poem, why is the moth drawn to the light?
(a) It likes bright colors.
(b) It is attracted to the heat of the light.
(c) It likes the color yellow.
(d) It does not know why.

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

4. What kind of poem is "Moth's Serenade?"
(a) An educational poem.
(b) A Haiku.
(c) A factual poem.
(d) A love poem.

5. How do the reactions of other insects compare to others in history regarding this feat?
(a) Jesus' disciples were also shocked that Jesus could walk on water.
(b) Many people throughout history could walk on water.
(c) People are jealous of those who can walk on water.
(d) Only certain types of people can walk on water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do mayflies and fireflies have in common?

2. Can humans relate to the mayfly's short time on earth?

3. "Mayflies" ________________ tells of the brief life of the mayfly.

4. After the results of the water strider's attempts to teach others to walk on water, why might the water striders want to continue "teaching" others to walk on water?

5. This poem is also filled with ___________.

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