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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Col. William Sterett is a writer for which newspaper?
(a) The Houstonian.
(b) Dallas News.
(c) Austin-American Statesman.
(d) New York Times.

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

3. How many children are in the orphanage at the time of the storm?
(a) 93.
(b) 44.
(c) 102.
(d) 67.

4. What is the thing that finally gets Galveston residents to take the storm seriously?
(a) The Strand destroyed.
(b) Midway destroyed.
(c) A child drowning.
(d) Ritter's Cafe roof collapse.

5. What kind of vessel does Monagan commandeer to get to Galveston after the storm?
(a) Steamship.
(b) Schooner.
(c) Canoe.
(d) Yacht.

6. How long has John Blagden been working in Galveston before the hurricane?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two years.

7. What causes so many children at the orphanage to die?
(a) Lightening.
(b) Debris.
(c) Bricks.
(d) Clotheslines.

8. How many blocks from his house does Isaac's raft finally run aground?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

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

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

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

12. Tom L Monagan is sent to Galveston after the storm by _________________.
(a) An insurance company.
(b) Governor.
(c) Weather bureau.
(d) A newspaper.

13. How does Joseph get a message to the Weather Bureau as the storm hits Galveston?
(a) Carrier pigeon.
(b) Telephone.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Currier.

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

15. What is the name of Louise Hopkins oldest brother?
(a) Monroe.
(b) Morris.
(c) Mason.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Isaac recognizes his wife's body from her _________.

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

3. The initial loss of life in Galveston is listed at how many?

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

5. How does a very pregnant Mrs. Heidman arrive at the Ursuline convent?

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