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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is devastated.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is skeptical.

2. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?
(a) Traffic came to a standstill.
(b) Work was abandoned.
(c) Crowds of people gathered on the streets.
(d) People began fleeing the city.

3. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
(a) The church.
(b) The farm.
(c) The school.
(d) The hospital.

4. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Thrush.

5. How did the birds get into the children’s bedroom?
(a) Through the chimney.
(b) Through a hole in the roof. shingles
(c) Through an open window.
(d) Through the wooden floor.boards

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the story, whom does Nat often order to “do what I tell you”?

2. During which month does the story open?

3. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

4. What does Mr. Trigg offer Nat for protection against the birds?

5. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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