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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the announcer, at what time was a national emergency declared?
(a) 4 o’clock.
(b) 8 o’clock.
(c) 10 o’clock.
(d) 6 o’clock.

2. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) The weather
(b) Pollution.
(c) The tides..
(d) Air traffic.

3. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?
(a) Fighter planes.
(b) Trigg’s truck.
(c) Gunfire.
(d) The birds.

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

5. After looking in the larder, how long does Nat reckon his family can survive with their current supplies?
(a) Three days.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character thinks an army attack against the birds would be a “waste of life”?

4. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?

5. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?

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