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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. Before signing off for the afternoon, when does the announcer promise to resume broadcast?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 7 o’clock am.
(c) 6 o’clock pm.
(d) Noon.

2. 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.

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

4. How many children do the Triggs have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?

2. How does Nat enter the Trigg home?

3. Which type of dead bird litters the Trigg farm?

4. What excuse does Nat give when the morning news announcement fails to broadcast?

5. What frightens the children enough for Nat to shout at them to “Stop crying”?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nat use the bird corpses to reinforce his barricades, and how does he feel about this?

2. When Nat leaves the house for the first time to gather supplies, what does he notice about the birds?

3. Why doesn’t Nat feel bad about stealing supplies from the Trigg farm, and how much does he gather?

4. How has the radio announcer’s voice changed in the 6 o’clock broadcast?

5. During the final attack, what does Nat wonder about the birds’ mindset?

6. Why does Nat feel a sense of admiration for the birds?

7. How does Nat feel about the army sending reconnaissance forces to battle the birds?

8. What state are Mr. and Mrs. Trigg in when Nat arrives at their house?

9. Who is Jim, and how was he killed?

10. How does the radio music change during the attacks, and what does this signify?

(see the answer keys)

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