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2/1 The Mystery of the Flashing Fireflies
By Suzanne Miller
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Question 1
1.
What is another word for
recognize
as it is used in paragraph 2?
keep
make
know
watch
Question 2
2.
Why did the author most likely include paragraph 4?
To explain how fireflies make light
To describe different kinds of fireflies
To show how much power fireflies use
To descrive why fireflies make light
Question 3
3.
Which of these is the best choice for a heading for paragraph 5?
The Cool Light of Fireflies
Watching Fireflies Flash
Understanding the Patterns
Learning From Fireflies
Question 4
4.
What happens when gas flows through tubes in the firefly?
The firefly lights up.
The gas begins to fade.
The gas heats up.
The firefly flies in the sky.
Question 5
5.
According to the article, a firefly's light is different from a light bulb's light because the firefly's light-
shines brighter
does not fade
lasts longer
is not hot
Question 6
6.
A student asks this question about the article:
How many different kinds of fireflies are there?
Which paragraph from the article answers this question?
2
3
4
5
Question 7
7.
The author most likely wrote this article in order to -
tell why fireflies light up
give facts about fireflies
show how fireflies help doctors
compare a firefly to a light bulb
Question 8
8.
Which sentence is an opinion from the article?
It is a pleasure to watch fireflies.
Fireflies flash their lights at night.
Fireflies waste less power than light bulbs.
It is common for females to fly low.
