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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which animals are described as “distressed” when Nat arrives at the farm?
(a) The cows.
(b) The pigs.
(c) The horses.
(d) The chickens.

2. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A rag doll.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A shovel.

3. As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The church.
(c) The school.
(d) The farm.

4. During the third attack, what room does Nat realize the birds have broken into?
(a) The living room.
(b) The children’s bedroom.
(c) The pantry.
(d) The attic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first attack, what part of the children’s body does Nat realize the birds were trying to attack?

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

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

4. How does Nat know the birds have made it into the children’s bedroom during the first attack?

5. Why hasn’t Mr. Trigg boarded up his windows against the attacking birds?

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