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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?
(a) Their eating habits.
(b) Their mating.
(c) Their migration.
(d) Their fighting.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of land does Nat live on?

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

3. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?

4. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?

5. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?

(see the answer key)

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