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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time is the news broadcast in the evening?
(a) Six o’clock.
(b) Ten o’clock.
(c) There is no evening broadcast.
(d) Eight o’clock.

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

3. 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) The door is jammed.
(c) She's too afraid.
(d) She doesn’t hear him knocking.

4. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?
(a) She makes dinner.
(b) She gossips on the phone.
(c) She paints her fingernails.
(d) She washes her hair.

5. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) Fifteen minutes.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Over an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?

2. How does Jill get to school each day?

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

4. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?

5. What does Nat find most annoying about the radio news broadcaster?

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