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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?
(a) A handful.
(b) Around 20.
(c) About 100.
(d) More than he can count.

2. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) Over an hour.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the crucial supplies Nat seeks to collect?
(a) Light.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) Fuel.

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

5. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
(a) She is skeptical.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is horrified.
(d) She is confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?

2. After the third attack, what emotion overcomes Nat?

3. While driving home from the farm, whose body does Mrs. Hocken spot, and request Nat drive carefully around?

4. What music, coming from the wireless radio, alerts Nat that something is wrong?

5. According to the announcer, at what time was a national emergency declared?

(see the answer key)

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