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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the final attack, what is the Hocken family eating for dinner?
(a) Soup.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Toasted cheese.
(d) Spaghetti and meatballs.

2. Before the final attack, what does Nat mistake the swarm of gulls as?
(a) A wave.
(b) Clouds.
(c) The Navy.
(d) An airplane.

3. What frightens the children enough for Nat to shout at them to “Stop crying”?
(a) The birds burning in the fireplace.
(b) The sound of their mother shrieking in the bathroom.
(c) The sight of Nat holding a gun.
(d) The birds pecking at their windows.

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

5. Before signing off for the afternoon, when does the announcer promise to resume broadcast?
(a) Noon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 6 o’clock pm.
(d) 7 o’clock am.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Nat give when the morning news announcement fails to broadcast?

2. What does Nat worry about when he turns the wireless off?

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

4. How does Jill get to school each day?

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

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