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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?
(a) He still has to pick up Johnny.
(b) There isn’t enough time for him to climb into the car.
(c) He wants to make another phone call.
(d) There isn’t enough room.

2. How does Nat react to his wife’s news?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is devastated.
(d) He is skeptical.

3. Throughout the story, whom does Nat often order to “do what I tell you”?
(a) His children.
(b) His neighbors.
(c) His wife.
(d) His boss.

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

5. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
(a) From his hand.
(b) From his eyes.
(c) From his neck.
(d) From his ear.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?

4. According to the announcer, at what time was a national emergency declared?

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

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