Review Spelling Composition. 247 



REVIEW OF CHAPTER XX. 



Mention the best known insects. 



(The word insect means cut into; and these creatures are so called because 

 they are composed of parts which seem almost separated from each other.) 



What can you say of the vast numbers of insects ? Do some 

 insects change their forms? What is the first change? From the 

 egg to a Caterpillar.. The second ? From a Caterpillar to a Chrysa- 

 lis. The third ? From a Chrysalis to a Butterfly. How long do 

 most Butterflies live ? House Flies? Grasshoppers? 



Mention some very destructive insects. Some very annoying 

 ones ? Some very useful and valuable ones ? What kinds are 

 noted for their industry? 



What can you say about the Locust and Grasshopper? Where 

 have they been very destructive ? About the Mosquito? About 

 the Silkworm ? About the Ant? How long do most Ants live ? 



How many kinds of Bees in every hive? What can you say of 

 the Queen Bee ? Of the Workers ? Of the Drones ? Of Hum- 

 ble Bees ? 



What insects are similar to the Grasshopper? What two kinds 

 of Crickets are there? What can you say of Crickets? 



Are Dragon Flies dangerous, or useful ? How are they useful ? 

 How are Mosquitoes useful ? 



Describe the House Fly. What can you say of its eyes? How 

 long does it live ? 



SPELLING AND WRITING EXERCISE. 



WRITE A COMPOSITION about Insects, or Locusts, or Silkworms, 

 or Bees, or Ants, as the Teacher may direct. 



