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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the “special” dinner Nat’s prepared, how many birds break in?
(a) None.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

2. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A shovel.
(d) A rag doll.

3. What sound fills the room when the news announcement fails to broadcast?
(a) Static.
(b) Advertisements.
(c) Silence.
(d) Dance music.

4. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?
(a) The living room.
(b) The pantry.
(c) The attic.
(d) The children’s bedroom.

5. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?
(a) They burst into tears.
(b) They dutifully hide under the table.
(c) They jump up and down with excitement.
(d) They stare blankly at their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nat doing as the story comes to a close?

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

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

4. Throughout the story, whom does Nat often order to “do what I tell you”?

5. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?

(see the answer key)

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