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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 react to his wife’s news?
(a) He is devastated.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is skeptical.
(d) He is confused.

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

3. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is horrified.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is skeptical.

4. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?
(a) Their fighting.
(b) Their migration.
(c) Their mating.
(d) Their eating habits.

5. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?
(a) The prime minister.
(b) The church.
(c) The college.
(d) The local newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. At three o’clock, Nat sees that the sky is “colorless.” What does he compare it to?

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

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

4. How many days does Nat work on the farm?

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

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