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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to the narrator, what “changed overnight” at the story’s opening?
(a) The politics.
(b) The weather.
(c) Nat’s heart.
(d) The world.

4. What is the first thing Nat does when he hears about the other bird attacks?
(a) He goes into town to gather supplies.
(b) He buys a gun.
(c) He boards up his windows.
(d) He prays.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?

2. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?

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

4. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?

5. What lighthearted offer does Mr. Trigg make to Nat for the next morning?

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