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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Law of Storms.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What weather phenomenon sets Isaac on the path to being a meteorologist?
(a) Sand storm.
(b) Thunderstorm.
(c) Tornado.
(d) Tsunami.

3. What is Isaac's occupation in addition to being a meteorologist?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Physician.
(c) Geologist.
(d) Anthropologist.

4. Isaac believes in ___________.
(a) Farmer's Wisdom.
(b) The Providence of God.
(c) The Laws of Storms.
(d) The Laws of Weather.

5. According to Zebrowski, a hurricane can start with all these except one:
(a) A rain drop hitting a leaf.
(b) The flutter of a butterfly's wings.
(c) A plume of hot sea.
(d) A burst of heat from a gunnery drill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is leading the innovation in predicting hurricanes at the time of the story?

2. For what will the summer of 1900 be remembered?

3. Isaac receives conflicting reports about the storm's intensity from where?

4. Where does Isaac give a speech about weather to a packed crowd?

5. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

(see the answer key)

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