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

2. What does Nat do with the Triggs’ bodies before returning home?
(a) Buries them in a shallow grave.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Covers them in sheets.
(d) Moves them to the bedroom.

3. Why does Nat whistle and sing while preparing dinner for his family?
(a) He doesn’t want to frighten them.
(b) He doesn’t know what else to do.
(c) He is happy about the broadcast.
(d) He always whistles when he’s nervous.

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

5. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) A nightmare.
(b) His daughter crying.
(c) The wind howling in the chimney.
(d) Tapping at his window.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?

2. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?

3. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?

4. While waiting at the bus stop, how does Nat know the birds are headed inland?

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

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