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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 Isaac sent to Arkansas to study?
(a) Grasshoppers.
(b) Locusts.
(c) Ants.
(d) Bats.

2. What does Isaac raise late the morning of the hurricane?
(a) Weather advisory flag.
(b) Clear skies flag.
(c) Storm warning flag.
(d) Hurricane flag.

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

4. On what does Louisa Rollfing's family make a final payment?
(a) Piano.
(b) Farm.
(c) Horse.
(d) House.

5. What year is London hit with a devastating cyclone?
(a) 1807.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1703.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many passengers are aboard the Louisiana the day of the hurricane?

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

3. Who coined the word "cyclone" to describe hurricane damage?

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

5. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

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