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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 character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Jill.
(b) Nat.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) The operator.

2. When does Nat most frequently pass time watching the birds?
(a) First thing in the morning.
(b) On his way home from work.
(c) During his midday meal.
(d) Before he goes to bed.

3. Throughout the story, whom does Nat often order to “do what I tell you”?
(a) His boss.
(b) His children.
(c) His wife.
(d) His neighbors.

4. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Wool.
(b) Paper.
(c) Candles.
(d) Ammunition.

5. At three o’clock, Nat sees that the sky is “colorless.” What does he compare it to?
(a) Teeth.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Snow.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?

2. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

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

4. Who suggests that the army should shoot the birds out of the sky?

5. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?

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