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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?
(a) The local newspaper.
(b) The church.
(c) The prime minister.
(d) The college.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?

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

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

4. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?

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

(see the answer key)

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