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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Strange News.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What smell begins to dilute the smell of death in Galveston?
(a) Fresh-cut lumber.
(b) Fish.
(c) Funeral flowers.
(d) Oil rigs.

2. What does Moore ban from Cuba?
(a) Hurricane warnings.
(b) Telegrams about weather.
(c) Scientists from studying in America.
(d) Cigars.

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

4. Isaac and his colleagues believe that the ____ is the single most destructive element in a hurricane.
(a) Air pressure.
(b) Wind.
(c) Waves.
(d) Rain.

5. What is everywhere as the storm waters rise?
(a) Locusts.
(b) Flies.
(c) Toads.
(d) Lizards.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Rabbi Cohen is known throughout Galveston as a __________________.

3. On what does Louisa Rollfing's family make a final payment?

4. General Hazen is in charge of what?

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

(see the answer key)

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