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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?
(a) The army should never get involved in national defense.
(b) There are too many birds. to fight against
(c) The army has more important things to do.
(d) The birds aren’t really a threat.

2. What is the first thing Nat does when he hears about the other bird attacks?
(a) He boards up his windows.
(b) He buys a gun.
(c) He goes into town to gather supplies.
(d) He prays.

3. How does Nat react to the crashing sound, which ends the droning?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is confused.

4. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?
(a) The pantry.
(b) The children’s bedroom.
(c) The living room.
(d) The attic.

5. How does Jill get to school each day?
(a) By bicycle.
(b) By bus.
(c) By carpool.
(d) By walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

2. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?

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

4. In the face of impending attacks, what does the announcer ask the population to do?

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

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