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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles above sea level is the highest point of Galveston?
(a) 10.2.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.7.
(d) 7.3.

2. What is the date at the opening of the book?
(a) September 7, 1901.
(b) September 7, 1900.
(c) September 9, 1900.
(d) September 8, 1999.

3. A photograph of Isaac shows him to be what?
(a) Vain.
(b) A child.
(c) Short.
(d) Ugly.

4. Where does the storm reach on August 31?
(a) Caribbean Sea.
(b) Florida.
(c) Gulf of Mexico.
(d) Puerto Rico.

5. How many storms are there in the hurricane season before Galveston?
(a) None.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Willis Moore?

2. Who takes over the scandal-ridden weather service in 1887?

3. Dr. Young notes that all the signs are present for a _____________ the days before the hurricane.

4. How old is Isaac?

5. Who suggests that they evacuate the Cline house for higher ground?

(see the answer key)

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