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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) Mr. Trigg.
(b) Nat.
(c) The news broadcaster.
(d) Mrs. Hocken.

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

3. After looking in the larder, how long does Nat reckon his family can survive with their current supplies?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

4. What does Nat take with him from the shed when he picks Jill up from the bus stop?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) An axe.
(c) A hoe.
(d) A shovel.

5. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
(a) The farm.
(b) The church.
(c) The school.
(d) The hospital.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the seagulls camouflage while Nat is burying the bird bodies?

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

4. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?

5. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

(see the answer key)

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