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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Cataclysm.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Louise Hopkins's siblings arrived home first?
(a) Barry.
(b) Robert.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

2. Chief Stockman's station failed to detect the switch in wind direction in what city?
(a) New Orleans, Louisiana.
(b) Cancun, Mexico.
(c) Key West, Florida.
(d) Havanna, Cuba.

3. The first floor of Dr. Young's house was in how many feet of water before it was hit by a large object?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

4. Where was Louisa Rollfing originally from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

5. What daughter of Ruby Credo's was severely injured when a piece of wood was driven through her arm?
(a) Polly.
(b) Paula.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Pamela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose controlling nature had resulted in a schism between Cuban and US meteorologists?

2. The invention of the __________ was key to the development and effectiveness of the Weather Bureau allowing for the rapid transmission of weather forecasts from city to city.

3. The passengers of the Beaumont, Texas, train who survived took refuge at what location?

4. According to the author in Part I: The Law of Storms, the first official notation of the storm was made by a Captain in his log on what date?

5. Isaac Cline's new house was located how many blocks north of the Gulf?

(see the answer key)

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