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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?
(a) The north wind.
(b) The east wind.
(c) The south wind.
(d) The west wind.

2. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?
(a) Small birds, like wrens.
(b) Medium birds, like robins.
(c) Hunting birds, like hawks.
(d) Large birds, like seagulls.

3. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) Their throats.
(c) Their legs.
(d) Their chests.

4. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
(a) From his eyes.
(b) From his hand.
(c) From his ear.
(d) From his neck.

5. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?
(a) He sees the birds fly through the window.
(b) He hears the children screaming.
(c) He smells the birds’ animal scent through the walls.
(d) He hears the birds’ wings. beating together

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the news, which of these is NOT a way the attacks affected London?

2. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?

3. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?

4. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?

5. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Trigg help the situation when Jill arrives at the bus stop?

2. What does Nat Hocken do for a living, and why does he enjoy it?

3. How does Mrs. Hocken react when Nat starts boarding up the windows and doors?

4. What startling sight does Nat see while on the beach?

5. When does Nat typically watch the birds, and what does he notice about them when the story opens?

6. Why does Nat rush to the bus stop, early, to meet Jill from school?

7. What does Nat think has caused the birds’ strange behavior?

8. How does Nat dispose of the bird carcasses that litter his yard after the first attack?

9. During the news broadcast at dinner that night, what insight does the announcer give into the attacks?

10. What does Nat find irritating about the radio announcer’s voice, and why?

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