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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While collecting supplies, what reason does Nat realize the birds have for not attacking him?
(a) They are only interested in small children.
(b) They are gorged with food.
(c) The attacks have mysteriously stopped.
(d) They are waiting for the tide to turn.

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

4. What does Nat find most annoying about the radio news broadcaster?
(a) The terror he inflicts on listeners.
(b) The suaveness of his voice.
(c) His accent.
(d) His stuttering speech.

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 sees the birds fly through the window.
(d) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

3. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?

4. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?

5. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?

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