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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Mrs. Trigg attempted to use to fight off the birds, to no avail?
(a) An umbrella.
(b) A shovel.
(c) A rolling pin.
(d) A butcher’s knife.

2. Between attacks, how is the sky frequently described?
(a) As gray and stormy.
(b) As wet and cloudy.
(c) As crisp and bright.
(d) As sunny and clear.

3. What detail about the Trigg farm initially fills Nat with misgiving?
(a) The eerie silence on the farm
(b) The broken windows
(c) The bloody animals in their pens
(d) The lack of smoke coming from the chimney

4. Before signing off for the afternoon, when does the announcer promise to resume broadcast?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 7 o’clock am.
(c) 6 o’clock pm.
(d) Noon.

5. After the third attack, what emotion overcomes Nat?
(a) Anger.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Amusement.

6. Why does Mrs. Hocken forbid Nat from gathering supplies at the Trigg home?
(a) She doesn’t like the Triggs.
(b) It's too dangerous.
(c) She doesn’t want to be left alone.
(d) She thinks they have enough supplies as it is.

7. How does Nat enter the Trigg home?
(a) Through a smashed window.
(b) With his spare key.
(c) By breaking open the door.
(d) Through the unlocked front door.

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

9. Upon arriving at the Trigg farm, what does Nat notice about the sheep?
(a) They cower, terrified, in their pen.
(b) They have broken through. the fence to graze
(c) They are thin and emaciated.
(d) The birds have slaughtered them.

10. What does Nat notice about the Triggs’ telephone?
(a) The operator is still on the other line.
(b) It has been torn from the wall.
(c) Nothing – the Triggs don’t have a telephone.
(d) They never had it installed.

11. What part of Mrs. Trigg’s body does Nat see and immediately know she is dead?
(a) Her back.
(b) Her legs.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her arms.

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

13. How does Nat react to the crashing sound, which ends the droning?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is horrified.
(d) He is relieved.

14. According to the announcer, what is the most important step citizens should take to protect themselves against the bird attacks?
(a) Barricade their homes.
(b) Ensure they have enough food and water.
(c) Stock up on guns and ammo.
(d) Nothing – they should go about their regular lives.

15. What music, coming from the wireless radio, alerts Nat that something is wrong?
(a) Classical music.
(b) Dance music.
(c) Rock music.
(d) Patriotic music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose body is found next to the Triggs’ telephone?

2. Before the final attack, what does Nat mistake the swarm of gulls as?

3. After turning off the wireless, what time do the children finally fall asleep?

4. During the final attack, what does Nat wonder about the birds?

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

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