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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that the army should shoot the birds out of the sky?
(a) Nat.
(b) Mrs. Hocken.
(c) Mr. Trigg.
(d) The news broadcaster.

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

3. How long does Nat wait at the bus stop before Jill’s bus arrives?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 60 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

4. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) His daughter crying.
(b) The wind howling in the chimney.
(c) Tapping at his window.
(d) A nightmare.

5. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?
(a) He didn’t have enough time.
(b) He doesn’t believe they’ll attack.
(c) He has hung barbed wire instead.
(d) He thinks his dogs will scare them off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lighthearted offer does Mr. Trigg make to Nat for the next morning?

2. What does Nat take with him from the shed when he picks Jill up from the bus stop?

3. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?

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

5. How did the birds get into the children’s bedroom?

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