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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: The Serpent's Coil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides being an amateur meteorologist, Dr. Young is also _____________.
(a) Mayor of Galveston.
(b) Secretary of the Cotton Exchange.
(c) Town doctor.
(d) Professor at the local college.

2. What is the name of the most elegant hotel in Galveston?
(a) Strand.
(b) Tremont.
(c) Wilshire.
(d) Driskoll.

3. Who takes over the scandal-ridden weather service in 1887?
(a) Col. Johnson.
(b) Gen. Custer.
(c) Gen. Greely.
(d) Col. Dunwoody.

4. In 1888, what weather disaster does the weather service fail to forecast?
(a) New York City blizzard.
(b) Los Angeles blizzard.
(c) Miami hurricane.
(d) Denver heat wave.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Dr. Young notes that all the signs are present for a _____________ the days before the hurricane.

3. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

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

5. Where is Isaac's office?

(see the answer key)

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