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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. What factual information does "Book Lice" give about lice?
(a) Information about how they compromise for the sake of their love.
(b) Information regarding their favorite books.
(c) information about how they meet other lice.
(d) Information regarding their birth and life in the bindings of books.

2. 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) At the same time.
(c) One right after the other.
(d) Very slowly at the same time.

3. What does the vocabulary in "Grasshoppers" do for the readers?
(a) It makes the grasshoppers seem lazy.
(b) It makes the movements of the grasshoppers seem confusing.
(c) It creates a strange image in the reader's mind of the actions of a grasshopper.
(d) It creates a vivid image in the reader's mind of the actions of a grasshopper.

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

5. Whom do the water striders try to teach to walk on water?
(a) Small mammals.
(b) People.
(c) Young water striders.
(d) Other insect species.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Grasshoppers" is written so that the readers do what?

2. How do the book lice meet?

3. What is the mood of "Mayflies?"

4. "Grasshoppers" describes the grasshoppers' _______________ movements and energy.

5. How does the poet help the reader relate to fireflies?

(see the answer key)

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