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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the crucial supplies Nat seeks to collect?
(a) Water.
(b) Food.
(c) Light.
(d) Fuel.

2. After the second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?
(a) Around 20.
(b) More than he can count.
(c) About 100.
(d) A handful.

3. What music, coming from the wireless radio, alerts Nat that something is wrong?
(a) Rock music.
(b) Dance music.
(c) Classical music.
(d) Patriotic music.

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

5. Whose body is found next to the Triggs’ telephone?
(a) The dog.
(b) The farmhand.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) Mrs. Trigg.

6. How many journeys does Nat make between the farm and his home, loading up his car with supplies?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

7. What is Nat doing as the story comes to a close?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Praying.
(d) Smoking.

8. Why does Mrs. Hocken forbid Nat from gathering supplies at the Trigg home?
(a) She doesn’t want to be left alone.
(b) It's too dangerous.
(c) She doesn’t like the Triggs.
(d) She thinks they have enough supplies as it is.

9. After the third attack, what emotion overcomes Nat?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Amusement.

10. Which adjective best describes the announcer’s voice during his afternoon broadcast?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Excited.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Solemn.

11. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

12. Why does Nat worry about the cows during the bird attacks?
(a) The birds are killing livestock
(b) They're penned in and cannot escape
(c) They need to be milked
(d) He doesn’t want them to get stolen

13. Which type of dead bird litters the Trigg farm?
(a) Starling.
(b) Gulls.
(c) Hawks.
(d) Wrens.

14. What part of Mrs. Trigg’s body does Nat see and immediately know she is dead?
(a) Her legs.
(b) Her eyes.
(c) Her back.
(d) Her arms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After turning off the wireless, what time do the children finally fall asleep?

2. What reason does Nat give Jill as to why the birds won’t attack them on their way to the farm?

3. What does Nat do with the Triggs’ bodies before returning home?

4. When Nat exits the house to collect supplies, what does he notice about the land birds?

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

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