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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 45 minutes.

2. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?
(a) As violent.
(b) As confused.
(c) As restless.
(d) As haunting.

3. What do the seagulls camouflage while Nat is burying the bird bodies?
(a) The sand dunes.
(b) The telephone lines.
(c) The trees.
(d) The waves.

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

5. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) His daughter crying.
(b) Tapping at his window.
(c) The wind howling in the chimney.
(d) A nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?

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

3. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?

4. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?

5. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?

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