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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.
(b) He sees the birds fly through the window.
(c) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together
(d) He hears the children screaming.

2. Why does Nat worry about the cows during the bird attacks?
(a) The birds are killing livestock
(b) He doesn’t want them to get stolen
(c) They need to be milked
(d) They're penned in and cannot escape

3. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?
(a) The army should never get involved in national defense.
(b) The birds aren’t really a threat.
(c) There are too many birds. to fight against
(d) The army has more important things to do.

4. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?
(a) Prey.
(b) The tide.
(c) Orders.
(d) Prayers.

5. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?
(a) As violent.
(b) As confused.
(c) As haunting.
(d) As restless.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

2. How did the birds get into the children’s bedroom?

3. Between attacks, how is the sky frequently described?

4. Where does Nat deposit the bird bodies collected from his home?

5. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?

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