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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) Crowds of people gathered on the streets.
(b) Traffic came to a standstill.
(c) People began fleeing the city.
(d) Work was abandoned.

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

3. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?
(a) He is an only child.
(b) He is an ornithologist.
(c) He is the father of three children.
(d) He is a war veteran.

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

5. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) The wind howling in the chimney.
(b) Tapping at his window.
(c) A nightmare.
(d) His daughter crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Nat most frequently pass time watching the birds?

2. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

3. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?

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

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

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