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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the third attack, what emotion overcomes Nat?
(a) Anger.
(b) Amusement.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Admiration.

2. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.
(b) He sees the birds fly through the window.
(c) He hears the children screaming.
(d) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together

3. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Nat.
(b) Mr. Trigg.
(c) Jill.
(d) The operator.

4. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) The wind howling in the chimney.
(b) A nightmare.
(c) Tapping at his window.
(d) His daughter crying.

5. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) The weather
(b) The tides..
(c) Air traffic.
(d) Pollution.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

2. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?

3. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?

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

5. After the second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?

(see the answer key)

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