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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 does Joseph come to Galveston to be?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Weatherman.
(d) Salesman.

2. What is the name of the tropical storm that dumped record amounts of rain on the Texas coast in 1979?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Claudette.
(c) Corinne.
(d) Camille.

3. Where do the American forecasters think the storm is headed?
(a) Atlantic coast.
(b) Out to sea.
(c) Texas coastline.
(d) Haiti.

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

5. Dr. Young notes that all the signs are present for a _____________ the days before the hurricane.
(a) Tropical storm.
(b) Cyclone.
(c) Low pressure system.
(d) Heat wave.

Short Answer Questions

1. General Hazen is in charge of what?

2. What word does the U.S. weather service make every effort to avoid?

3. What is Isaac's occupation in addition to being a meteorologist?

4. Where do Isaac and his family go on Sundays?

5. On what does Louisa Rollfing's family make a final payment?

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