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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With each attack, what has changed about the birds?
(a) Each attack has brought greater clarity to the birds’ behavior.
(b) Each attack has created a new target for the birds.
(c) Each attack has brought larger species of birds.
(d) Each attack has lessened the birds’ intensity.

2. After looking in the larder, how long does Nat reckon his family can survive with their current supplies?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Three days.

3. How many days does Nat work on the farm?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

4. According to the announcer, at what time was a national emergency declared?
(a) 6 o’clock.
(b) 8 o’clock.
(c) 4 o’clock.
(d) 10 o’clock.

5. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?
(a) 20.
(b) 100.
(c) 50.
(d) 200.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nat deposit the bird bodies collected from his home?

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

3. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?

4. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?

5. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

(see the answer key)

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