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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 11-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is horrified.
(c) She is skeptical.
(d) She is amused.

3. After the second attack, how many birds litter Nat’s yard?
(a) Around 20.
(b) A handful.
(c) About 100.
(d) More than he can count.

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

5. Why doesn’t Mrs. Hocken immediately open the door for Nat when he runs home?
(a) The door is jammed.
(b) She's too afraid.
(c) The newscaster told her not to open it.
(d) She doesn’t hear him knocking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character thinks an army attack against the birds would be a “waste of life”?

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

3. What haunting sound does Nat hear when the birds start to attack on his way home from the bus stop?

4. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?

5. Who offers to drive Jill home from the bus stop?

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