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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together
(b) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.
(c) He hears the children screaming.
(d) He sees the birds fly through the window.

2. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?
(a) Prey.
(b) Orders.
(c) Prayers.
(d) The tide.

3. What type of land does Nat live on?
(a) A land lock.
(b) An island.
(c) A peninsula.
(d) An isle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During which month does the story open?

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

3. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?

4. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?

5. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?

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