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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?
(a) He is a war veteran.
(b) He is an only child.
(c) He is an ornithologist.
(d) He is the father of three children.

2. What does Nat realize the droning during dinner really is?
(a) The birds.
(b) Fighter planes.
(c) Gunfire.
(d) Trigg’s truck.

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

4. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?
(a) He wants to make another phone call.
(b) There isn’t enough time for him to climb into the car.
(c) There isn’t enough room.
(d) He still has to pick up Johnny.

5. If the family lasts through the next attack, what does Nat plan to add to the windows to reinforce his barricade?
(a) Barbed wire.
(b) Broken glass.
(c) Corrugated metal.
(d) Bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Hocken hears droning during dinner, what does she think it is?

2. What had Mrs. Trigg attempted to use to fight off the birds, to no avail?

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

4. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?

5. When Nat exits the house to collect supplies, what does he notice about the land birds?

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