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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?
(a) The newscaster told her not to open it.
(b) She doesn’t hear him knocking.
(c) She's too afraid.
(d) The door is jammed.

2. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?
(a) Cuba.
(b) America.
(c) Russia.
(d) China.

3. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Angry.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Terrified.

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

5. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A rag doll.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?

3. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

4. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?

5. While waiting at the bus stop, how does Nat know the birds are headed inland?

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