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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
(a) From his neck.
(b) From his hand.
(c) From his eyes.
(d) From his ear.

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

3. During which month does the story open?
(a) March.
(b) June.
(c) December.
(d) September.

4. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He hears the children screaming.
(b) He sees the birds fly through the window.
(c) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together
(d) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.

5. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) Pollution.
(b) The weather
(c) Air traffic.
(d) The tides..

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When does Nat most frequently pass time watching the birds?

5. According to the narrator, what “changed overnight” at the story’s opening?

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