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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Galveston experience a big fire?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1893.
(c) 1883.
(d) 1885.

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

3. What is the thing that finally gets Galveston residents to take the storm seriously?
(a) Midway destroyed.
(b) Ritter's Cafe roof collapse.
(c) The Strand destroyed.
(d) A child drowning.

4. General Hazen is in charge of what?
(a) U.S. Weather Bureau.
(b) U.S. Signal Corps.
(c) U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(d) U.S. Army.

5. Who suggests that they evacuate the Cline house for higher ground?
(a) Dr. Young.
(b) Cora.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

3. Where is Isaac sent to set up a weather station in Texas?

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

5. How many passengers are aboard the Louisiana the day of the hurricane?

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