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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. In November 1703, the coast of England was hit by a series of powerful storms, killing more than how many seamen?
(a) 8,000.
(b) 12,000.
(c) 4,500.
(d) 2,500.

2. The roof was blown off and the second floor of the building collapsed on what cafe, killing half the diners?
(a) Bob's Place.
(b) The Lone Star Lounge.
(c) Ritter's Cafe.
(d) The Cowboy Corral.

3. What did Isaac see sitting on every available object when he reached home?
(a) Birds.
(b) Frogs.
(c) Marmots.
(d) Bees.

4. Isaac Cline had considered becoming what before he was invited to study climatology?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Animal trainer.
(d) Park ranger.

5. What school dean recommended Isaac Cline to study at the US Signal Corps?
(a) Dean Frank.
(b) Dean Jones.
(c) Dean Bruner.
(d) Dean Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Isaac Cline born?

2. What was the name of the captain who commanded the "Pensacola"?

3. In Part II: the Serpent's Coil, Isaac walked to the beach and noted the arrival of a large British steamship called _____________.

4. Louise Hopkins was playing with which friend in the yard when they began to see debris and water rushing down the streets?

5. By the end of the week after the storm, businesses were placing ads in the News assuring customers that they would not ______________.

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