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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, what “changed overnight” at the story’s opening?
(a) The world.
(b) Nat’s heart.
(c) The weather.
(d) The politics.

2. While waiting at the bus stop, how does Nat know the birds are headed inland?
(a) By the wind.
(b) By their cries.
(c) By their speed.
(d) By their size.

3. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?
(a) Gray.
(b) Blue.
(c) Orange.
(d) Purple.

4. What is the first thing Nat does when he hears about the other bird attacks?
(a) He boards up his windows.
(b) He buys a gun.
(c) He prays.
(d) He goes into town to gather supplies.

5. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?
(a) The Americans.
(b) The French.
(c) The Chinese.
(d) The Russians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the seagulls camouflage while Nat is burying the bird bodies?

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

4. At what time is the news broadcast in the evening?

5. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

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