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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?
(a) He is devastated.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is skeptical.
(d) He is excited.

2. Who suggests that the army should shoot the birds out of the sky?
(a) Mr. Trigg.
(b) Mrs. Hocken.
(c) The news broadcaster.
(d) Nat.

3. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?
(a) There isn’t enough time for him to climb into the car.
(b) He still has to pick up Johnny.
(c) There isn’t enough room.
(d) He wants to make another phone call.

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

5. What type of land does Nat live on?
(a) A land lock.
(b) An isle.
(c) An island.
(d) A peninsula.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?

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

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

4. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?

5. What frightens the children enough for Nat to shout at them to “Stop crying”?

(see the answer key)

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