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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?
(a) Traffic came to a standstill.
(b) Crowds of people gathered on the streets.
(c) Work was abandoned.
(d) People began fleeing the city.

3. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
(a) The ground is too hard.
(b) He's afraid of their evil spirits.
(c) His wife forbids it.
(d) There's not enough space.

4. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?
(a) Nothing – they should go about their regular lives.
(b) Stock up on guns and ammo.
(c) Barricade their homes.
(d) Ensure they have enough food and water.

5. What is the first thing Nat does when he hears about the other bird attacks?
(a) He buys a gun.
(b) He boards up his windows.
(c) He prays.
(d) He goes into town to gather supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the “special” dinner Nat’s prepared, how many birds break in?

2. What frightens the children enough for Nat to shout at them to “Stop crying”?

3. Upon arriving at the Trigg farm, what does Nat notice about the sheep?

4. What does Mr. Trigg offer Nat for protection against the birds?

5. According to the narrator, what “changed overnight” at the story’s opening?

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