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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which month does the story open?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) September.
(d) December.

2. Why does Nat whistle and sing while preparing dinner for his family?
(a) He doesn’t know what else to do.
(b) He always whistles when he’s nervous.
(c) He doesn’t want to frighten them.
(d) He is happy about the broadcast.

3. What haunting sound does Nat hear when the birds start to attack on his way home from the bus stop?
(a) The smash of automobiles crashing.
(b) The beating of wings.
(c) The screams of his neighbors.
(d) The birds’ screeching cry.

4. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?
(a) Orange.
(b) Purple.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

5. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?
(a) As confused.
(b) As violent.
(c) As haunting.
(d) As restless.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?

2. With each attack, what has changed about the birds?

3. Who offers to drive Jill home from the bus stop?

4. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?

5. After the second attack, what does Nat realize is controlling the birds’ behavior?

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