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

2. How many people does the last paragraph of "The Beach" say will die in the next twenty-four hours?
(a) 6,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 8,000.
(d) 4,000.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

2. Where is Isaac's office?

3. What college does Isaac attend?

4. What does Joseph come to Galveston to be?

5. Who takes over the scandal-ridden weather service in 1887?

(see the answer key)

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