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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. What names are used to describe the water boatmen?
(a) Ballerinas, danseurs, and primadonnas.
(b) Rescuers, scuba divers, and snorklers.
(c) Boatmen, cockswain, and oarsmen.
(d) Downhill skiers, speed skiers, and cross-country skiers.

2. How do the mayflies view their lives?
(a) As entirely too long.
(b) As a relatively long time.
(c) As a relatively short time.
(d) As a waste of time.

3. What do the water boatmen and the digger wasp have in common?
(a) They can swim.
(b) They can fly.
(c) Fear.
(d) Determination.

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

5. "Whirligig Beetles" describes ____________ of these beetles.
(a) The morning routine.
(b) The daily actions.
(c) The evening routine.
(d) Short life.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Cicadas" is a poem that gives purpose and reason to what?

2. What words does the poet specifically use when he uses this literary device?

3. What is the mood of "The Moth's Serenade?"

4. The two parts of the poem frequently do what?

5. According to this poem, what else do the moth and the book lice have in common?

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