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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together
(b) He hears the children screaming.
(c) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.
(d) He sees the birds fly through the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?

2. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?

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

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

5. How long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?

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