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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Galveston landmark does Captain Simmons see first after the hurricane?
(a) Lighthouse.
(b) The Strand.
(c) The convent.
(d) Grain elevator.

2. What smell begins to dilute the smell of death in Galveston?
(a) Fresh-cut lumber.
(b) Oil rigs.
(c) Funeral flowers.
(d) Fish.

3. The adults gathering at the beach use the following words to describe the storm except one.
(a) Grand.
(b) Spectacular.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Horrifying.

4. Where does Simmons dock his ship?
(a) 23rd Street.
(b) Galveston Port.
(c) Avenue P.
(d) 9th Street.

5. What is the name of August Rollfing's sister?
(a) Cora.
(b) Julia.
(c) Allie May.
(d) Louisa.

6. What saves the life of Dr. Young's wife?
(a) A train.
(b) A door.
(c) A tree.
(d) A telegram.

7. The author quotes the following newspapers as commending the U.S. Weather Bureau's forecasting during the hurricane, except one:
(a) Inter-Ocean.
(b) Boston Herald.
(c) Buffalo Courier.
(d) The New York Times.

8. How many men are eating at Ritter's Cafe and Saloon when the roof falls?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 33.
(d) 5.

9. Where do the Hopkins plan to go for safety?
(a) YMCA.
(b) Lighthouse.
(c) Across the street.
(d) Isaac's house.

10. What does August Rollfing do when he finds his family at his sister's house?
(a) Faints.
(b) Whoops.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Cries.

11. How does a very pregnant Mrs. Heidman arrive at the Ursuline convent?
(a) On a boat.
(b) Crawled from a treetop.
(c) Inside a trunk.
(d) Shot through a window.

12. What day does the train go to Galveston after no communication has been received from the city?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

13. Who suggests that they evacuate the Cline house for higher ground?
(a) Dr. Young.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Cora.

14. What national disaster had the highest death toll before the Galveston hurricane?
(a) Johnstown Flood.
(b) New York City Blizzard.
(c) San Francisco Earthquake.
(d) Mt. Hood Avalanche.

15. How many feet above sea level is Dr. Young's yard?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the thing that finally gets Galveston residents to take the storm seriously?

2. How does Joseph get a message to the Weather Bureau as the storm hits Galveston?

3. When does Moore contend the hurricane warning flags were raised in Galveston?

4. What does Joseph use against the man who is pushing the children away from him on the raft?

5. How many days does it take Isaac to get back to work after the hurricane?

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