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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?
(a) America.
(b) Russia.
(c) China.
(d) Cuba.

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

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

5. During which month does the story open?
(a) March.
(b) December.
(c) June.
(d) September.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?

3. After the second attack, what does Nat realize is controlling the birds’ behavior?

4. How does Jill get to school each day?

5. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?

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