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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the “special” dinner Nat’s prepared, how many birds break in?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) None.
(d) 10.

2. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 10 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

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

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

5. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?
(a) The army has more important things to do.
(b) The birds aren’t really a threat.
(c) There are too many birds. to fight against
(d) The army should never get involved in national defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adjective best describes the announcer’s voice during his afternoon broadcast?

2. Before the final attack, what is the Hocken family eating for dinner?

3. What is the first thing Nat does when he hears about the other bird attacks?

4. What is the name of the farmhand killed on the Trigg farm?

5. If the family lasts through the next attack, what does Nat plan to add to the windows to reinforce his barricade?

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