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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While waiting at the bus stop, how does Nat know the birds are headed inland?
(a) By their cries.
(b) By their speed.
(c) By the wind.
(d) By their size.

3. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) Over an hour.
(d) Fifteen minutes.

4. What type of land does Nat live on?
(a) A land lock.
(b) A peninsula.
(c) An island.
(d) An isle.

5. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Nat.
(b) Jill.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) The operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character thinks an army attack against the birds would be a “waste of life”?

2. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?

3. Before signing off for the afternoon, when does the announcer promise to resume broadcast?

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

5. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?

(see the answer key)

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