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"The Birds" Short Story Plot & Literary Elements Review
"The Birds" Short Story Plot & Literary Elements Review
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Review of Daphne du Maurier's short story, "The Birds"
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1
What is the first bird attack in the story?
A group of birds attack Nat at the bus stop.
A single bird attacks Nat on his way home.
A group of birds attack the children in their room.
A single bird attacks Nat when he opens the window.
2
When he sees the mass of gray out upon the sea, what does Nat first assume it is?
the navy
sharks and dolphins eating gulls
sea gulls
dinghies of fishemen with guns
3
Because there is no smoke from the Triggs' chimney, Nat predicts that....
They left town.
They've begun rationing fuel.
They'll run out of fuel for their house.
They're dead.
4
What kind of bird plans, waits, and dive bombs Nat as he rushes to get inside his home?
a gannet
an eagle
a sea gull
a raven
5
Why does Nat walk Jill to the bus?
He is concerned for her safety.
He wants to talk to her.
He wants an excuse to not go to work.
He wants to apologize for the birds getting in her room.
6
What does "Imagery" mean?
Hinting at future events
When the author talks about something that happened earlier
Words/phrases used to create “mental images” for the reader
Including photos & illustrations in a story
7
What did Nat use as a weapon to fight off the birds in the children's bedrooms?
a fire iron
a blanket
a piece of hose
a tennis racket
8
What happens first that makes Nat think the birds are acting strangely?
Sparrows attack their dog.
One comes down the chimney.
Their parakeet gets eaten
A bird is tapping on the window.
9
Where are the three members of the Trigg family, when Nat's family visits their farm?
away visiting friends
in an underground storm shelter
lying dead on the property
hiding in the barn's hayloft
10
Where is a mass of sea gulls collecting ominously?
near gas pumps
on weather vanes
in groups upon the waves
on the barns of the farms
11
How does Nat know that the birds are coming down their fireplace?
Tar begins dripping.
He smells singed feathers.
Smoke backs up inside the house.
A flaming bird flies across the room.
12
How does Jill get home from school?
inside a tent
in a farmer's truck
crawling through a ditch
under a bushel basket
13
What is being foreshadowed when the military planes (sent to kill the birds) start crashing?
Military success in this battle
That the birds are undefeatable
The birds will start attacking military bases.
Nat's success against the birds
14
In which part of a story would you learn the setting and be introduced to the characters?
Rising Actions
Inciting Incident
Resolution
Exposition
15
Nat is the only person who adequately prepares for the birds because...
his house is not well built
He knows more about birds than others do.
he works only part time - so he has time to prepare
He knows the danger of not being prepared due to his war exp
16
Why does Nat refuse the farmer's offer of a gun?
He didn't want a gun around his kids.
His war experience has made him afraid of guns.
He knew that guns would be useless against the birds.
He knew the farmer would need it.
17
Why is Nat disgusted when he hears the news from London?
The explanation for the birds' behavior was dumb.
He thought people weren't taking the situation seriously.
He never liked "city folk."
There wasn't any new information.
18
What is Nat's explanation for the birds sitting quietly on fences or sleeping during the day?
instinct
exhausted
already eaten
mesmerism
19
Why does Nat only work three days a week at the farm?
He doesn't like working.
He is rich and doesn't need to work full time.
The farmer only needs him three days.
He has a wartime disability and a pension.
20
Which of the following best foreshadows Nat's eventual defeat by the birds?
Radio broadcasts do not air.
Nat forgets to light the fire & birds get in the chimney.
The paper is not delivered.
Nat smokes his last cigarette.
