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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 adults gathering at the beach use the following words to describe the storm except one.
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Grand.
(d) Spectacular.

2. Who coined the word "cyclone" to describe hurricane damage?
(a) William Redfield.
(b) Col. William Read.
(c) Henry Piddington.
(d) Isaac Cline.

3. Whom did Isaac tell he was afraid that he may have underestimated the storm?
(a) Palmer.
(b) Credo.
(c) Cora.
(d) Joseph.

4. Whom does Isaac consider one of the great pioneers of meteorology?
(a) Daniel Defoe.
(b) William Dampier.
(c) Daniel Day Lewis.
(d) Willem Defoe.

5. The initial loss of life in Galveston is listed at how many?
(a) 200.
(b) 700.
(c) 500.
(d) 1000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Monagan describes the first night they spend in Galveston bay as one of ______________.

2. What is everywhere as the storm waters rise?

3. How many men are eating at Ritter's Cafe and Saloon when the roof falls?

4. What does the Weather Bureau forbid its stations from doing?

5. How old is Louise Hopkins the day of the storm?

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