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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?
(a) As a confused species.
(b) As a nightmare.
(c) As a thick, black cloud.
(d) As bloodthirsty monsters.

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

3. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
(a) The church.
(b) The school.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The farm.

4. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
(a) She is horrified.
(b) She is skeptical.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is confused.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?

2. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?

3. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?

4. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?

5. During which month does the story open?

(see the answer key)

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