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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?
(a) The newscaster told her not to open it.
(b) She's too afraid.
(c) She doesn’t hear him knocking.
(d) The door is jammed.

2. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?
(a) As a confused species.
(b) As a nightmare.
(c) As a thick, black cloud.
(d) As bloodthirsty monsters.

3. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
(a) She is horrified.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is skeptical.
(d) She is confused.

4. How long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 60 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

5. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Wool.
(c) Candles.
(d) Paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound fills the room when the news announcement fails to broadcast?

2. What type of land does Nat live on?

3. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?

4. When he sees the birds heading inland, who does Nat telephone?

5. After battling birds in the kitchen, what does Nat ask his wife for?

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