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

2. The storm begins with the awakening of ___________.
(a) People.
(b) Evil.
(c) Molecules.
(d) Meteorologists.

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

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

5. What does Isaac become obsessed with after an article he wrote is rejected?
(a) Wind.
(b) Hail.
(c) Storms.
(d) Rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Isaac sent to Arkansas to study?

2. What are swimsuits made from in 1900?

3. How many blocks does Isaac live from the beach?

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

5. What is the heart of the weather service?

(see the answer key)

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