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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?
(a) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(b) Grilled hot dogs.
(c) Beans on toast.
(d) Toasted cheese.

2. Upon arriving at the Trigg farm, what does Nat notice about the sheep?
(a) The birds have slaughtered them.
(b) They are thin and emaciated.
(c) They cower, terrified, in their pen.
(d) They have broken through. the fence to graze

3. When Mrs. Hocken hears droning during dinner, what does she think it is?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) The birds.
(c) Tanks.
(d) Motorboats.

4. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Orders.
(c) Prey.
(d) The tide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nat notice about the Triggs’ telephone?

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

3. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?

4. What does Nat tell his wife when she asks about the Triggs’ wellbeing?

5. What does Mr. Trigg do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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