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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Trigg think is affecting the birds’ behavior?
(a) Pollution.
(b) The weather
(c) Air traffic.
(d) The tides..

2. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?
(a) A gannet.
(b) A gull.
(c) A starling.
(d) An eagle.

3. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?
(a) The church.
(b) The college.
(c) The prime minister.
(d) The local newspaper.

4. When Nat phones about the birds flying inland, how does the voice on the other end sound?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Angry.
(d) Skeptical.

5. During the one o’clock news bulletin, how are the birds described?
(a) As a thick, black cloud.
(b) As a confused species.
(c) As a nightmare.
(d) As bloodthirsty monsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Apart from food, water, and wood what supply does Nat realize his family is low on?

2. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

3. How does Jill get to school each day?

4. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the crucial supplies Nat seeks to collect?

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