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

2. During the attacks, where does Nat decide his family should sleep?
(a) In the basement.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the shed.

3. What does Nat take with him from the shed when he picks Jill up from the bus stop?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A shotgun.
(c) A hoe.
(d) An axe.

4. After the second attack, what does Nat realize is controlling the birds’ behavior?
(a) The sun.
(b) The tide.
(c) The wind.
(d) The moon.

5. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 10 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nat find most annoying about the radio news broadcaster?

2. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

3. During the “special” dinner Nat’s prepared, how many birds break in?

4. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?

5. What type of land does Nat live on?

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