Back again.....
Assuming the engine did surge (and bang!) following the birdstrike, the captain would surely still have used all four engines for reverse thrust to stop. (though I don't know the speed of the RTO).
Most times, following the reduction of power on a surging engine, it will recover unless the damage is extensive.
Retarding the T/Ls to idle, and the subsequent application of reverse throttle would probably clear most surges.
I believe the evac. was an over reaction, on the face of the available story, and expensive for airlines to continue doing unless they are really required.
All those chutes and engine/APU fire bottles fired, in addition to the rectification of the original problem!
Cheers