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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI: Haunted.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many lives does Isaac say were saved because of his warnings?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 6,000.
(c) 200.
(d) 500.

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

3. What stands in Galveston where the orphanage once housed children?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Hurricane Museum.
(c) Wal-Mart.
(d) Memorial.

4. How much does the floodwater suddenly rise in a matter of seconds at one point in the storm?
(a) Six inches.
(b) Six feet.
(c) Four feet.
(d) Four inches.

5. Isaac sees his transfer from Galveston as a _________.
(a) Promotion.
(b) Relief.
(c) Vindication.
(d) Punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Simmons dock his ship?

2. Whom does Isaac save from the floodwaters?

3. Where did Isaac grow up?

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

5. The barometer reading Joseph takes the night before the storm is ____________.

(see the answer key)

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