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

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

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

4. While waiting at the bus stop, how does Nat know the birds are headed inland?
(a) By their cries.
(b) By their speed.
(c) By the wind.
(d) By their size.

5. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?
(a) Russia.
(b) China.
(c) Cuba.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?

2. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?

3. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?

4. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?

5. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?

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