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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 does the moth do throughout the entirety of this poem?
(a) It complains about the porch light.
(b) It serenades the porch light.
(c) It asks other insects questions.
(d) It eats peanut butter.

2. What happened after the two book lice met?
(a) They fell in love.
(b) They got into a fight.
(c) They tried to move to separate shelves.
(d) They shared a book as a home.

3. How does the poet help the reader relate to fireflies?
(a) He compares the fireflies to dancers.
(b) He compares the fireflies to musicians.
(c) He compares the fireflies to artists.
(d) He compare the fireflies to athletes.

4. Why does the mayfly feel nostalgia?
(a) For its friends.
(b) For its family.
(c) For its youth.
(d) It does not feel nostalgic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Like the mayfly, people often have feelings of nostalgia towards what?

2. What is the mood of "Fireflies?"

3. How do the water striders react to the consequences of trying to teach others to walk on water?

4. "Grasshoppers" describes the __________ of grasshoppers.

5. How does the poet accurately describe the behavior of a moth in this poem?

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