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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) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) None.

2. When Nat returns home from burying the bodies, what news does his wife deliver?
(a) Their daughter has been attacked while at school.
(b) There have been bird attacks all around the country.
(c) The army is sending planes to fight against the attacking birds.
(d) Mr. Trigg is dead.

3. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) Nat.
(b) Jill.
(c) The operator.
(d) Mr. Trigg.

4. How does Nat react to the crashing sound, which ends the droning?
(a) He is horrified.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is apathetic.

5. Which animals are described as “distressed” when Nat arrives at the farm?
(a) The pigs.
(b) The cows.
(c) The horses.
(d) The chickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the frightening broadcast, what meal does Nat make to cheer his children?

2. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

3. If the family lasts through the next attack, what does Nat plan to add to the windows to reinforce his barricade?

4. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?

5. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?

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