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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 long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

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

3. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?
(a) Thrush.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Eagle.

4. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Air traffic.
(c) The weather
(d) The tides..

5. How many days does Nat work on the farm?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With each attack, what has changed about the birds?

3. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?

4. What haunting sound does Nat hear when the birds start to attack on his way home from the bus stop?

5. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?

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