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Section Vocabulary
                intimidating
                havoc
                tyrannical
                fugitive
                haven
                turmoil
                tirade
                recruited
                loathsome
                devious
                elusive
                overzealous
              inconspicuous
              mesmerizing
              proficient
              gullible
              insolent
              thorax
              incredulously
              trudged
              tenuous
              perilous
              impale
              dissipate
Reproducible Vocabulary List
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 1-4

These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.

  Chapter 1:  On Meadow Pond

1.   What three important pieces of information did Yellow Fat   
      explain to Praying Mantis? 
        ________________________________
        ________________________________
        ________________________________

Chapter 2:  Bullies     

1.    Circle all the adjectives that properly describe Scout Bee.             
      
       beloved     threatening     stately    soothing    intimidating 
                   honorable      sluggish    menacing     sinister  

2.   What did the ant follow to find his way back and forth from his 
       mound?  ____________________
       
       Look up the word pheromone and write a definition below.
        ___________________________
        ___________________________

Chapter 3:  The Unknown Forest

1.   Why do you think Cockroach can only count to six?
       ____________________________

2.   Do you think Harvestmen, like Grand Daddy Long-Legs, really
       can find lost cattle, or do you think it is probably just a myth?
       Explain why or why not.
       ____________________________
       ____________________________
       ____________________________

3.   From the book's descriptions, what kinds of animals do you think 
       the bees are hearing in the Unknown Forest?                                            ______________________________
        ______________________________
       ______________________________

Chapter 4: A New Toy

1.   An animal's scientific name is in two parts—genus and species.
     It is usually written in Latin.  Look at the Kingbird's scientific                name, Tyrannus tyrannus.  What do you think those Latin words
     mean?
     _______________________________

2.  Look for the two scientific terms in this chapter that are used to
      name the body parts of an insect.  When you find them, write them
      next to the common name for the insect parts below.
      tip of foot ________     jaws ________

3   What do you think the clear cylinder is?  The cocoon-like thing?
      ______________________________
      
Reproducible Questions Chapters 1 - 4
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 5-8

These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.

Chapter 5: Beyond the Great Pasture

1.  For their size, Dung Beetles are one of the strongest
     of all animals.
     How would this strength help the beetle?
     ________________________________

2.  Compare the other bug-fellows' description of a
      fence with that of Book Louse.
       ________________________________
       ________________________________
       ________________________________


Chapter 6:  Giving Orders

1.  Name two reasons why Gypsy Moth Caterpillar
     might think Silverfish is lying about knowing
     Scarab the Dung?
     _________________________________
     _________________________________

2.  While Scout waits to speak with the Queen, she
      notices how active the hive has become. What is
      the reason for this increased activity?
      _________________________________
      _________________________________

Chapter 7:  Ra's Message

1.  The Beak Beast heads are described as being held up by
     white sticks
. What do you think the white sticks are?
     _________________________________

2.  What do you think is the meaning of Ra's message?
      _________________________________
      _________________________________
      _________________________________

Chapter 8:  Scarab's Answer

1.  According to Book Louse, who is Ra?
     _________________________________
     _________________________________
     _________________________________

2.  How did ancient Egyptians explain the cause of
      an eclipse? What did they think an eclipse predicted?
      _________________________________
      _________________________________
      _________________________________
      _________________________________


3.  Why did the author associate Scarab the Dung's
      character so closely with ancient Egypt?
      _________________________________
      _________________________________
Reproducible questions chapters 5-8
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 9-12

These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.

Chapter 9: Headed off for Parts Unknown

1. What made Cockroach change his mind about turning back
    and heading home?
     ________________________________________

2.  In literature, symbolism refers to a character, word, action,
      or event that has a deeper meaning in the overall story. 
      From the various times they appear in the trilogy, what do
      you think the arrival of the Luna Moth symbolizes?
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________

Chapter 10:  The Old Commander and the Rebel

1.  Can you give an explanation of why Grand Daddy Long-Legs  
     was finally able to see the falcon?
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________

2.  What effect do you think the forager bee's speech may have on
      the future of the Queen and the hive?
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________

Chapter 11:  Changing Plans

1.  Why do you think what happened to Grand Daddy Long-Legs
     affected Acorn Weevil so much differently than it did the 
     others?
      ________________________________________
      ________________________________________

2.  Why do you think the guard bee was willing to risk her own life
      and allow forager 369 to escape?
        ________________________________________
        ________________________________________

Chapter 12: Dark at the End of the Tunnel

1.  Why do you think Book Louse never gives the rest of the Heroes
     a full explanation of how dangerous Cicada Killer Wasps
     really are?
        ________________________________________
        ________________________________________

Reproducible questions chapters 9-12
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