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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that the army should shoot the birds out of the sky?
(a) Nat.
(b) Mrs. Hocken.
(c) The news broadcaster.
(d) Mr. Trigg.

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

3. What haunting sound does Nat hear when the birds start to attack on his way home from the bus stop?
(a) The birds’ screeching cry.
(b) The screams of his neighbors.
(c) The smash of automobiles crashing.
(d) The beating of wings.

4. During the attacks, where does Nat decide his family should sleep?
(a) In the shed.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In the basement.

5. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) The French.
(d) The Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?

2. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?

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

4. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?

5. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?

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