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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 time does six-year-old Isaac get up to start his chores?
(a) 5 a.m.
(b) 4 a.m.
(c) 7 a.m.
(d) 6 a.m.

2. What college does Isaac attend?
(a) Hiwassee College.
(b) Abilene Christian College.
(c) Vassar College.
(d) Trinity College.

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

4. What word does the U.S. weather service make every effort to avoid?
(a) Cyclone.
(b) Evacuation.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Hurricane.

5. Weather service stations are accused of doing all but one of the following:
(a) Extreme filth.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Robbing banks.
(d) Taking nude photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Moore ban from Cuba?

2. Where did Isaac earn a college degree?

3. Besides being an amateur meteorologist, Dr. Young is also _____________.

4. General Hazen is in charge of what?

5. Whom does Isaac consider one of the great pioneers of meteorology?

(see the answer key)

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