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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 second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?
(a) More than he can count.
(b) About 100.
(c) Around 20.
(d) A handful.

2. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
(a) From his ear.
(b) From his eyes.
(c) From his hand.
(d) From his neck.

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

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

5. Why does Nat worry about the cows during the bird attacks?
(a) They're penned in and cannot escape
(b) They need to be milked
(c) The birds are killing livestock
(d) He doesn’t want them to get stolen

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?

2. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?

3. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?

4. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?

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

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