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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. Which character says, “Come on now … let’s see how fast you can run”?
(a) The operator.
(b) Jill.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) Nat.
2. What wind does Nat claim brought the birds to his neighborhood?
(a) The east wind.
(b) The south wind.
(c) The north wind.
(d) The west wind.
3. During the first attack, how long does Nat battle against the birds in the bedroom?
(a) Over an hour.
(b) He has no idea.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) Half an hour.
4. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?
(a) A gannet.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A starling.
(d) A gull.
5. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?
(a) Wool.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Paper.
(d) Candles.
Short Answer Questions
1. What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?
2. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?
3. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
4. How many days does Nat work on the farm?
5. When Nat sees the gulls circling overhead, what do they look like they’re waiting for?
Short Essay Questions
1. What supplies do the Hockens have at home, and what does Nat list as necessities to buy the next time he’s in town?
2. When do the birds first draw blood from Nat?
3. How does Mr. Trigg help the situation when Jill arrives at the bus stop?
4. What does Nat Hocken do for a living, and why does he enjoy it?
5. What is Nat’s mental state when he returns home from the bus stop?
6. What does Nat find irritating about the radio announcer’s voice, and why?
7. What does Nat think has caused the birds’ strange behavior?
8. Who does Nat speak to while at the bus stop, and what is their reaction to his call?
9. When does Nat typically watch the birds, and what does he notice about them when the story opens?
10. What does Mrs. Hocken think the army should do to battle the birds, and what is Nat’s reaction to his wife’s idea?
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