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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Between attacks, how is the sky frequently described?
(a) As crisp and bright.
(b) As wet and cloudy.
(c) As gray and stormy.
(d) As sunny and clear.

2. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Wool.
(c) Candles.
(d) Paper.

3. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?
(a) The children’s bedroom.
(b) The attic.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The living room.

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

5. What excuse does Nat give when the morning news announcement fails to broadcast?
(a) The birds must have killed the announcer.
(b) The birds must be clogging up the airwaves.
(c) The announcer must have forgotten.
(d) He must have heard the time wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?

2. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?

3. Which adjective best describes the announcer’s voice during his afternoon broadcast?

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

5. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?

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