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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?
(a) Medium birds, like robins.
(b) Hunting birds, like hawks.
(c) Small birds, like wrens.
(d) Large birds, like seagulls.

2. How many children do the Triggs have?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. Why does Mrs. Hocken insist on being taken to the farm with Nat?
(a) She doesn’t want to be alone.
(b) She wants to help him gather supplies.
(c) She wants to check on the Triggs.
(d) She doesn’t think their house is safe.

4. What does Nat tell his wife when she asks about the Triggs’ wellbeing?
(a) That they are hiding out in the barn
(b) That they have gone to stay with friends
(c) That they are dead
(d) That he has no idea where they are

5. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?
(a) They burst into tears.
(b) They dutifully hide under the table.
(c) They stare blankly at their parents.
(d) They jump up and down with excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the second attack, what does Nat realize is controlling the birds’ behavior?

2. What does Nat find most annoying about the radio news broadcaster?

3. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?

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

5. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?

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