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

2. For what will the summer of 1900 be remembered?
(a) Hot weather.
(b) Natural disasters.
(c) Tornados.
(d) Violence.

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

4. What is the date at the opening of the book?
(a) September 7, 1900.
(b) September 8, 1999.
(c) September 7, 1901.
(d) September 9, 1900.

5. General Hazen is in charge of what?
(a) U.S. Army.
(b) U.S. Weather Bureau.
(c) U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(d) U.S. Signal Corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What immigrant group makes up one-third of the Galveston population in 1889?

2. Who is Willis Moore?

3. Isaac believes in ___________.

4. What is the name of the most elegant hotel in Galveston?

5. What is the age of Isaac's oldest daughter at the opening of the book?

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