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

3. In the face of impending attacks, what does the announcer ask the population to do?
(a) Pray.
(b) Embrace their loved ones.
(c) Remain calm.
(d) Fight like hell.

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

5. When Nat exits the house to collect supplies, what does he notice about the land birds?
(a) They don’t communicate with each other.
(b) Their feathers have a red sheen, likely from their victims’ blood.
(c) They simply stare at him, apathetic to attack.
(d) Their eyes have turned black, as if they’re evil.

6. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?
(a) Stock up on guns and ammo.
(b) Barricade their homes.
(c) Ensure they have enough food and water.
(d) Nothing – they should go about their regular lives.

7. What does Nat notice about the Triggs’ telephone?
(a) They never had it installed.
(b) Nothing – the Triggs don’t have a telephone.
(c) It has been torn from the wall.
(d) The operator is still on the other line.

8. During the third attack, what does Nat find smoldering in the kitchen fire?
(a) The mattress.
(b) The children’s clothing.
(c) Rodents.
(d) Birds.

9. After turning off the wireless, what time do the children finally fall asleep?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 8:30 am.
(c) Noon.
(d) 4 o’clock pm.

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

11. After the second attack, what does Nat realize is controlling the birds’ behavior?
(a) The sun.
(b) The tide.
(c) The wind.
(d) The moon.

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

13. What detail about the Trigg farm initially fills Nat with misgiving?
(a) The broken windows
(b) The lack of smoke coming from the chimney
(c) The bloody animals in their pens
(d) The eerie silence on the farm

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

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