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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?
(a) The tide.
(b) Prey.
(c) Orders.
(d) Prayers.

2. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?
(a) He doesn’t believe they’ll attack.
(b) He didn’t have enough time.
(c) He has hung barbed wire instead.
(d) He thinks his dogs will scare them off.

3. What lighthearted offer does Mr. Trigg make to Nat for the next morning?
(a) A gull breakfast.
(b) A bird hat.
(c) A feather jacket.
(d) A shooting lesson.

4. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?
(a) The Chinese.
(b) The Americans.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The French.

5. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A rag doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time is the news broadcast in the evening?

2. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

3. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?

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

5. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?

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