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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following bird species is NOT mentioned in the one o’clock news?
(a) Thrush.
(b) Pigeon.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Eagle.

3. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together
(b) He hears the children screaming.
(c) He sees the birds fly through the window.
(d) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.

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

5. What reason does Nat give Jill as to why the birds won’t attack them on their way to the farm?
(a) Because it’s light out
(b) Because the tide hasn’t turned
(c) Because the attacks are over now
(d) Because they’re not hungry

Short Answer Questions

1. Which aspect of the birds’ behavior does Nat find most interesting?

2. How does Jill get to school each day?

3. What has the farmhand died next to?

4. While collecting supplies, what reason does Nat realize the birds have for not attacking him?

5. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?

(see the answer key)

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