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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. Where is Isaac sent to set up a weather station in Texas?
(a) Midland.
(b) Fort Sumter.
(c) San Angelo.
(d) Fort Concho.

2. What year is London hit with a devastating cyclone?
(a) 1703.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1807.
(d) 1789.

3. What time did the first train of the day arrive in Galveston during the hurricane?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 2:30 p.m.
(c) 11:30 a.m.
(d) 1:15 p.m.

4. Where do they find Cora Cline's body?
(a) 28th and P.
(b) 23rd and Q.
(c) 22nd and P.
(d) 25th and Q.

5. What does Joseph come to Galveston to be?
(a) Weatherman.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What smell begins to dilute the smell of death in Galveston?

2. Tom L Monagan is sent to Galveston after the storm by _________________.

3. What kind of vessel does Monagan commandeer to get to Galveston after the storm?

4. How do the soldiers at Fort San Jacinto signal for help during the storm?

5. How many people take refuge in the Cline house during the storm?

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