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

2. Weather service stations are accused of doing all but one of the following:
(a) Taking nude photos.
(b) Robbing banks.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Extreme filth.

3. What are swimsuits made from in 1900?
(a) Mohair.
(b) Canvass.
(c) Silk.
(d) Cotton.

4. In what city does the temperature hit 100.6 on August 11, 1900?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Portland.

5. How many days does it take Isaac to get back to work after the hurricane?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who coined the word "cyclone" to describe hurricane damage?

2. Where does Captain Halsey temporarily dock the Louisiana after the storm?

3. The second train headed to Galveston the day of the storm is coming from where?

4. Who came up with a compelling theory about the cause of the trade winds?

5. Who lives in Louise's boarding house?

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