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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the announcer, at what time was a national emergency declared?
(a) 6 o’clock.
(b) 10 o’clock.
(c) 4 o’clock.
(d) 8 o’clock.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the crucial supplies Nat seeks to collect?
(a) Fuel.
(b) Food.
(c) Light.
(d) Water.

3. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?
(a) The door is jammed.
(b) She doesn’t hear him knocking.
(c) She's too afraid.
(d) The newscaster told her not to open it.

4. How does Jill get to school each day?
(a) By bus.
(b) By walking.
(c) By carpool.
(d) By bicycle.

5. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?
(a) There isn’t enough time for him to climb into the car.
(b) He wants to make another phone call.
(c) There isn’t enough room.
(d) He still has to pick up Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Before the final attack, what does Nat mistake the swarm of gulls as?

4. Who does Mr. Trigg think has poisoned the birds?

5. Which type of dead bird litters the Trigg farm?

(see the answer key)

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