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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While collecting supplies, what reason does Nat realize the birds have for not attacking him?
(a) They are only interested in small children.
(b) They are waiting for the tide to turn.
(c) The attacks have mysteriously stopped.
(d) They are gorged with food.

2. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Angry.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Terrified.

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

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

5. What does Nat worry about when he turns the wireless off?
(a) Saving the radio battery.
(b) Whether he has frightened the children.
(c) How he will hear the news.
(d) What happened to the news announcer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose body is found next to the Triggs’ telephone?

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

4. How does Jill get to school each day?

5. What does Nat find most annoying about the radio news broadcaster?

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