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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Strange News.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after the storm passed, the house where Isaac and his daughters had found shelter in was at what location?
(a) 5th and H Streets.
(b) 28th and P Streets.
(c) 61st and M Streets.
(d) 34th and B Strrets.

2. Who insisted that the family evacuate Isaac Cline's house because it was too dangerous in Part III: Spectacle?
(a) Isaac Cline.
(b) Laura Cline.
(c) Joseph Cline.
(d) Cora Cline.

3. What writer for the Dallas News took a train from Houston to Galveston?
(a) Colonel William Sterett.
(b) Captain J. W. Simmons.
(c) General William B. Hazen.
(d) Chief Willis Moore.

4. When Isaac finally reached home in Part III: Spectacle, his yard was already how deep in water?
(a) Eight inches.
(b) Two feet.
(c) Chest deep.
(d) Neck deep.

5. When Isaac returned to work the week after the storm, the instruments in his office were still out, and he was forced to communicate by what means to the Houston station?
(a) Telegraph.
(b) Messanger pigeon.
(c) Train.
(d) Boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Isaac wrote an urgent cable to Willis Moore telling him of the terrible situation and gave the message to whom to deliver?

2. There was great concern that ________ would have a mental breakdown after his wife's body was found.

3. After the storm, Isaac Cline claimed to have saved over how many people, according to the author in Part III: Spectacle?

4. Isaac privately wished he would have brought his family __________ for their safety during the storm.

5. Isaac visited the Levy Building and looked out over the vista where he could see that the spot that ____________ had once stood was now just all white beach.

(see the answer key)

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