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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?
(a) He is an ornithologist.
(b) He is an only child.
(c) He is a war veteran.
(d) He is the father of three children.

3. 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.

4. How many days does Nat work on the farm?
(a) 1.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

5. What do the seagulls camouflage while Nat is burying the bird bodies?
(a) The waves.
(b) The sand dunes.
(c) The trees.
(d) The telephone lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the birds get into the children’s bedroom?

2. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?

3. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?

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

5. What does Mr. Trigg do for a living?

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