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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. "Cicadas" is a poem that gives purpose and reason to what?
(a) The raucous noise made by cicadas in the summer.
(b) The happiness that cicadas feel.
(c) The finding of cicada exoskeletons on the ground.
(d) The birth of cicadas.

2. How does the worker bee spend his days?
(a) Eating bonbons and watching movies.
(b) Lounging around or laying eggs.
(c) Flying around the hive looking for a mate.
(d) Slaving away to provide for the hive.

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

4. "Water Boatmen" describes the ________________ of this insect.
(a) Unhappiness.
(b) Calm and happy personality.
(c) Effort and determination.
(d) Laziness.

5. How do the book lice meet?
(a) They met online.
(b) Accidentally.
(c) They are roommates.
(d) They are introduced to each other by their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the two parts do this?

2. How are people like the water boatmen?

3. Besides F, what are three other frequently used letters in "Fireflies?"

4. "The Digger Wasp" is told from whose perspective?

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

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