View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Wool.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Candles.
(d) Paper.

2. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) The operator.
(b) Nat.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) Jill.

3. While Nat prepares for the next bird attack, what does his wife do?
(a) She paints her fingernails.
(b) She makes dinner.
(c) She gossips on the phone.
(d) She washes her hair.

4. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?
(a) Mr. Trigg is dead.
(b) The army is sending planes to fight against the attacking birds.
(c) There have been bird attacks all around the country.
(d) Their daughter has been attacked while at school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?

2. According to the narrator, what “changed overnight” at the story’s opening?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 255 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample