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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 1888, what weather disaster does the weather service fail to forecast?
(a) Los Angeles blizzard.
(b) New York City blizzard.
(c) Denver heat wave.
(d) Miami hurricane.

2. How do the soldiers at Fort San Jacinto signal for help during the storm?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Cannons.
(c) Guns.
(d) Flags.

3. The second train headed to Galveston the day of the storm is coming from where?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Houston.
(c) Beaumont.
(d) New Orleans.

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

5. Whose birthday does eight-year-old Henry Cortes come to Galveston to celebrate the day of the storm?
(a) His aunt's.
(b) His uncle's.
(c) His grandmother's.
(d) His sister's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of debris in the prairies outside of Galveston is particularly disturbing to Col. Sterett?

2. Growing up, Isaac loves to read books by ____________.

3. What is the most influential magazine in the country in 1900?

4. Where does Simmons dock his ship?

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

(see the answer key)

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