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

2. How old is Isaac's brother, Joseph?
(a) 29.
(b) 42.
(c) 38.
(d) 34.

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

4. The Friday before the hurricane brings what?
(a) Rough seas.
(b) Torrential rain.
(c) Strong wind.
(d) Cooler weather.

5. Growing up, Isaac loves to read books by ____________.
(a) George Eliot.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Jules Verne.

Short Answer Questions

1. General Hazen is in charge of what?

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

3. In 1888, what weather disaster does the weather service fail to forecast?

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

5. In what city does the temperature hit 100.6 on August 11, 1900?

(see the answer key)

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