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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. In 1891, the weather service comes under the control of what organization?
(a) Department of the Interior.
(b) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(c) Department of Defense.
(d) Department of Agriculture.

2. What does Isaac become obsessed with after an article he wrote is rejected?
(a) Storms.
(b) Hail.
(c) Wind.
(d) Rain.

3. The Friday before the hurricane brings what?
(a) Torrential rain.
(b) Rough seas.
(c) Strong wind.
(d) Cooler weather.

4. How old is Isaac?
(a) 42.
(b) 29.
(c) 38.
(d) 34.

5. How old is Isaac's brother, Joseph?
(a) 42.
(b) 34.
(c) 38.
(d) 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Isaac sent to set up a weather station in Texas?

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

3. Where is Isaac's office?

4. General Hazen is in charge of what?

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

(see the answer key)

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