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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 ornithologist.
(b) He is the father of three children.
(c) He is a war veteran.
(d) He is an only child.

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

3. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?
(a) 20.
(b) 50.
(c) 200.
(d) 100.

4. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?
(a) The army is sending planes to fight against the attacking birds.
(b) There have been bird attacks all around the country.
(c) Mr. Trigg is dead.
(d) Their daughter has been attacked while at school.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of land does Nat live on?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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