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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Spectacle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is leading the innovation in predicting hurricanes at the time of the story?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Cuba.
(c) America.
(d) Japan.

2. Roofs in Galveston are shingled in ___________.
(a) Slate.
(b) Wood.
(c) Tin.
(d) Cork.

3. On what does Louisa Rollfing's family make a final payment?
(a) Horse.
(b) Farm.
(c) Piano.
(d) House.

4. What aspects of the weather does Isaac record?
(a) Rainfall and wind speeds.
(b) Temperature and barometric pressures.
(c) Climate change.
(d) Wave heights.

5. Where did Isaac earn a college degree?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) University of Arkansas.
(d) University of Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Captain Halsey's ship?

2. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

3. Where do Isaac and his family go on Sundays?

4. Besides being an amateur meteorologist, Dr. Young is also _____________.

5. How old is Isaac?

(see the answer key)

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