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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?
(a) Trigg’s truck.
(b) Fighter planes.
(c) Gunfire.
(d) The birds.

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

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

4. When he sees the birds heading inland, who does Nat telephone?
(a) The police.
(b) The operator.
(c) The prime minister.
(d) The news broadcaster.

5. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?
(a) Angry.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Skeptical.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the third attack, what does Nat find smoldering in the kitchen fire?

3. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?

4. What lighthearted offer does Mr. Trigg make to Nat for the next morning?

5. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?

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