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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?
(a) People began fleeing the city.
(b) Work was abandoned.
(c) Traffic came to a standstill.
(d) Crowds of people gathered on the streets.

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

3. During which month does the story open?
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) June.

4. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A rag doll.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A Bible.

5. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?
(a) Sparrow.
(b) Thrush.
(c) Pigeon.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?

2. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?

3. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?

4. When he sees the birds heading inland, who does Nat telephone?

5. Who suggests that the army should shoot the birds out of the sky?

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