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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 hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?
(a) He didn’t have enough time.
(b) He has hung barbed wire instead.
(c) He thinks his dogs will scare them off.
(d) He doesn’t believe they’ll attack.

2. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Paper.
(c) Wool.
(d) Candles.

3. When he sees the birds heading inland, who does Nat telephone?
(a) The operator.
(b) The police.
(c) The prime minister.
(d) The news broadcaster.

4. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) The tides..
(b) The weather
(c) Pollution.
(d) Air traffic.

5. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Jill.
(b) The operator.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) Nat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?

2. What does Nat take with him from the shed when he picks Jill up from the bus stop?

3. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?

4. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?

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

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