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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Trigg do for a living?
(a) He is a newscaster.
(b) He is a schoolteacher.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is a scientist.

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

3. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?
(a) The door is jammed.
(b) She doesn’t hear him knocking.
(c) She's too afraid.
(d) The newscaster told her not to open it.

4. How does Jill get to school each day?
(a) By bus.
(b) By bicycle.
(c) By carpool.
(d) By walking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?

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

3. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?

4. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

5. During the attacks, where does Nat decide his family should sleep?

(see the answer key)

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