Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Nat
Where did this story take place?
In England
What did Nat first notice about the birds that was unusual?
That there were more of them.
What did the town people think of the problem at first?
They were curious and not afraid
What does foreshadowing mean?
things to come or predicting
Why wasn't Nat's wife's name ever mentioned?
Because it was the 1050's
What was the season?
Winter
When did the birds attack?
When the tide came in at night
Why was Nat angry at the government?
Because he said that they always sent help to the South last
Nat was upset with Mrs. Trigg because she thought he was___
drunk
Nat's thoughts were full of ______
plans
What does a black winter foreshadow?
Dark things to come
Was it normal for different types of birds to flock together?
No
Why was Nat not wanting to let his wife and children know that the birds were attacking and that the Triggs were killed?
Because he didn't want to frighten them
The mood of the story is _______
scary
How would you characterize Nat?
The setting of the story is after_______
World War II in England
During the first attack, what did Nat use to defend himself and the children in the bedroom?
A blanket
What did the government send to fight the birds?
planes
Wings brushing the surface, sliding, scraping, seeking a way of entry.
Is an example of what?
Alliteration
Nat's words were full of _________
encouragement
How are the bird attacks similar to World War II?
Both represent a war
What do birds use to hurt people or prey?
beaks
talons
their body weight
barricaded windows, doors and put things in the chimney
The author, Daphne du Maurier, uses "s" and "f" words as alliteration to emphasize
The sound of the birds' wings