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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Hocken hears droning during dinner, what does she think it is?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Tanks.
(c) The birds.
(d) Motorboats.

2. In the face of impending attacks, what does the announcer ask the population to do?
(a) Fight like hell.
(b) Remain calm.
(c) Pray.
(d) Embrace their loved ones.

3. After battling birds in the kitchen, what does Nat ask his wife for?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) A beer.
(d) A massage.

4. Throughout the story, whom does Nat often order to “do what I tell you”?
(a) His wife.
(b) His neighbors.
(c) His children.
(d) His boss.

5. Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
(a) He's afraid of their evil spirits.
(b) The ground is too hard.
(c) His wife forbids it.
(d) There's not enough space.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens the children enough for Nat to shout at them to “Stop crying”?

2. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?

3. During the attacks, where does Nat decide his family should sleep?

4. What does Nat notice about the Triggs’ telephone?

5. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?

(see the answer key)

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