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

2. What Galveston landmark does Captain Simmons see first after the hurricane?
(a) The convent.
(b) Lighthouse.
(c) Grain elevator.
(d) The Strand.

3. Where do the winds of the tropical storm suddenly weaken, causing forecasters to miscalculate the intensity and path of the storm?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Key West.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Cuba.

4. What is the name of the tropical storm that dumped record amounts of rain on the Texas coast in 1979?
(a) Claudette.
(b) Camille.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Corinne.

5. What does Joseph come to Galveston to be?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Weatherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is everywhere as the storm waters rise?

2. Whom did Isaac tell he was afraid that he may have underestimated the storm?

3. How many lives does Isaac say were saved because of his warnings?

4. According to Zebrowski, a hurricane can start with all these except one:

5. Where does Isaac meet his wife?

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