The Birds Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 82 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Birds Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 82 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?

2. How does Nat enter the Trigg home?

3. What does Nat think the army should do to fight against the birds?

4. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?

5. Upon arriving at the Trigg farm, what does Nat notice about the sheep?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Nat leaves the house for the first time to gather supplies, what does he notice about the birds?

2. Who is Jim, and how was he killed?

3. Why happens that leads Nat to realize the necessity of keeping a fire burning in the kitchen chimney at all times?

4. Why does silence fill the Hocken house after the third attack, and what does this mean?

5. What does Nat realize is the force behind the bird attacks, and what does this mean to his survival planning?

6. Why doesn’t Nat feel bad about stealing supplies from the Trigg farm, and how much does he gather?

7. How has the radio announcer’s voice changed in the 6 o’clock broadcast?

8. What is Nat doing as the story comes to a close?

9. How have the farm animals, on both the Hocken and Trigg properties, been affected by the attacks?

10. How does the Hocken family respond to the six o’clock news announcement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important element of "The Birds." Find three symbolic elements, incidents, or objects in the story. Explain how the elements are symbolic and why they are important.

Essay Topic 2

What is the initial response toward the bird attacks by the authorities? Why do they respond in the way that they do? What suggestions does Nat have for dealing with the birds? Are the birds ever dealt with? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How does "The Birds" reflect the theme of "man versus nature"? Do you believe this is the dominant theme in the story? Why or why not? If so, provide examples from the story which support your point. If not, explain what theme is dominant in the story. Provide examples to support your point.

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