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

2. According to Zebrowski, a hurricane can start with all these except one:
(a) The flutter of a butterfly's wings.
(b) A plume of hot sea.
(c) A burst of heat from a gunnery drill.
(d) A rain drop hitting a leaf.

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

4. On what street do Isaac and his family live in Galveston?
(a) Avenue Q.
(b) Miles Street.
(c) Main Street.
(d) Orchard Avenue.

5. In what year did Galveston experience a big fire?
(a) 1893.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1883.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is London hit with a devastating cyclone?

2. In what city does the temperature hit 100.6 on August 11, 1900?

3. How old is Isaac?

4. Isaac believes in ___________.

5. For what will the summer of 1900 be remembered?

(see the answer key)

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