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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?
(a) The north wind.
(b) The east wind.
(c) The west wind.
(d) The south wind.

4. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
(a) He's afraid of their evil spirits.
(b) There's not enough space.
(c) His wife forbids it.
(d) The ground is too hard.

5. What type of land does Nat live on?
(a) An island.
(b) An isle.
(c) A land lock.
(d) A peninsula.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?

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

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

4. What do the seagulls camouflage while Nat is burying the bird bodies?

5. During which month does the story open?

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