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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which adjective best describes the announcer’s voice during his afternoon broadcast?
(a) Excited.
(b) Solemn.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Terrified.

2. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Thrush.

3. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?
(a) Traffic came to a standstill.
(b) People began fleeing the city.
(c) Crowds of people gathered on the streets.
(d) Work was abandoned.

4. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Jill.
(b) The operator.
(c) Nat.
(d) Mr. Trigg.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Trigg offer Nat for protection against the birds?

2. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?

3. Between attacks, how is the sky frequently described?

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

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

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