Quiz: Why Mosquitoes Buzz (Advanced Level)

How does the mosquito’s initial statement to the iguana function within the story?

• It provides a factual warning about danger.

• It serves as the catalyst for the story’s central conflict.

• It calms the iguana and other animals.

• It resolves the misunderstanding between animals.

What does the iguana’s action of putting sticks in his ears symbolize?

• His desire to protect himself from physical harm.

• His refusal to listen and avoid uncomfortable truths.

• His attempt to communicate with other animals silently.

• His readiness to participate in the meeting.

The chain of events causing the prolonged night in the story best illustrates which concept?

• The butterfly effect, where small actions lead to large consequences.

• The hero’s journey of overcoming obstacles.

• The inevitability of natural disasters.

• The randomness of animal behavior.

What role does the crow play in the story?

Why does mother owl refuse to wake the sun?

• A) She is punishing the crow for spreading alarms.

• B) She is grieving her dead owlet, affecting communal harmony.

• C) She is asleep and unaware of the situation.

• D) She is angry at the python for frightening the rabbit.

King Lion’s council meeting exemplifies which limitation in conflict resolution?

• A) It ignores the problem entirely.

• B) It focuses on blaming without promoting reconciliation.

• C) It immediately solves the conflict peacefully.

• D) It excludes key animal characters from the discussion.

How does the story use animal interactions to explore the theme of communication failure?

• A) By showing animals working harmoniously despite differences.

• B) By illustrating how misunderstandings escalate conflicts.

• C) By emphasizing the animals’ ability to speak human languages.

• D) By portraying animals as indifferent to each other.

What does the mosquito’s buzzing symbolize at the end of the story?

• A) A harmless background noise in nature.

• B) The mosquito’s guilt and social anxiety about blame.

• C) A warning signal for approaching danger.

• D) A call to join the animal council.

In what way can the story “Why Mosquitoes Buzz” be interpreted as an allegory about human conflict?

• A) It shows how physical strength always wins disputes.

• B) It warns against the consequences of gossip, avoidance, and blame-shifting.

• C) It suggests that conflicts are always accidental and random.

• D) It emphasizes that animals are superior to humans in communication.

What lesson do the animals ultimately learn from the series of misunderstandings in the story?

• A) That blaming others solves problems quickly.

• D) That animals should avoid each other entirely.

• C) That silence is the best way to avoid trouble.

• B) That open communication is necessary to prevent conflict.