The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees (Magical Realism)

What is the main theme of The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees?

• The destructive nature of power

• The struggle for independence and self-determination

• The pursuit of wealth and materialism

• The importance of scientific discovery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The story’s genre can best be described as:

• Fantasy

• Contemporary Magical Realism

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

The wasps in the story symbolize:

• Military aggression

• Order and structure

• Freedom and rebellion

• Loyalty and friendship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What triggers the wasps' rebellion against the humans?

• The destruction of their nests

• The loss of their queen

• The humans’ invasion of their territory

• The discovery of an ancient map

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• A small rural village in northern Europe

• A magical forest in a distant realm

• A contemporary town in the United States

• An isolated, imaginative version of our world

What role do the bees play in the narrative?

• They are symbols of industry and productivity

• They are part of the rebellion against the humans

• They serve as passive bystanders in the conflict

• They are allies to the humans

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The concept of a "cartographer" in the story is significant because it:

• Represents an exploration of nature

• Shows how knowledge and maps can be used to control

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What magical element is central to the world of the wasps and bees?

• The ability to communicate through telepathy

• The creation of detailed, enchanted maps

• The transformation of insects into humans

• The existence of invisible, magical forces

What is the primary conflict in the story?

• A power struggle between different insect colonies

• A moral dilemma between saving the environment and maintaining social order

• A war between the humans and the animals for control of the land

• A philosophical debate about the nature of magic and reality

How do the bees and wasps communicate?

• Through a shared language of song

• By using magical telepathy

• By creating elaborate maps

• Through their physical actions and behaviors

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2