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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?
(a) Their legs.
(b) Their chests.
(c) Their throats.
(d) Their eyes.

2. During which month does the story open?
(a) September.
(b) March.
(c) December.
(d) June.

3. When he sees the birds heading inland, who does Nat telephone?
(a) The prime minister.
(b) The police.
(c) The operator.
(d) The news broadcaster.

4. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
(a) His wife forbids it.
(b) He's afraid of their evil spirits.
(c) The ground is too hard.
(d) There's not enough space.

5. How does Jill get to school each day?
(a) By carpool.
(b) By walking.
(c) By bicycle.
(d) By bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?

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

3. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

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

5. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?

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