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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. If the family lasts through the next attack, what does Nat plan to add to the windows to reinforce his barricade?
(a) Bars.
(b) Corrugated metal.
(c) Barbed wire.
(d) Broken glass.

5. Which character thinks an army attack against the birds would be a “waste of life”?
(a) Nat Hocken.
(b) Mrs. Trigg.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) Mrs. Hocken.

6. How do Jill and Johnny react to the droning sound during dinner?
(a) They jump up and down with excitement.
(b) They stare blankly at their parents.
(c) They burst into tears.
(d) They dutifully hide under the table.

7. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?
(a) The living room.
(b) The children’s bedroom.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The attic.

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

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

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

11. 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 the attacks are over now
(d) Because it’s light out

12. What is the name of the farmhand killed on the Trigg farm?
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) Jack.
(d) Jim.

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

14. During the final attack, what does Nat wonder about the birds?
(a) How much memory is stored in their brains.
(b) Whether they are mortal.
(c) Why they have chosen their town to attack.
(d) How long he will have to fight them off.

15. Where does Nat find the farmhand’s body?
(a) In the house.
(b) In the garage.
(c) On the lawn.
(d) In the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nat notice about the Triggs’ telephone?

2. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?

3. How many journeys does Nat make between the farm and his home, loading up his car with supplies?

4. What is Nat doing as the story comes to a close?

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

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