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1. 1.

   When first you come upon it, it will give you quite a scare.

   1. What does 'it' refer to?
   2. Why will it give you 'quite a scare'?
   3. What will happen when you look for it again?
2. 2.

   Read the words given below and draw circles around the ones that would describe the Triantiwontigogolope.

   1. dangerous	2. lovable	3. shy	4. ferocious
   5. affectionate	6. obstinate	7. greedy	8. sensitive
   9. tough	10. noisy	11. quarrelsome	12. nervous
   13. lazy	14. gentle	15. sloppy

3. 3.

   But of course you have not seen it; and I truthfully confess....

   1. What have you not seen?
   2. Why have you not seen it?
   3. What does the poet confess?
4. 4.

   For there isn't such an insect, though there really might have been...

   1. Which insect is being referred to here?
   2. When do you think it 'might have been'?
   3. Where do you think this insect exists?
5. 5.

   How does the poet describe the insect's appearance?

6. 6.

   What does the poet say about the insect's nature and behaviour?