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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Strange News.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far from Galveston was the hurricane when Joseph Cline made his weather observations on September 6th?
(a) 550 miles.
(b) 200 miles.
(c) 475 miles.
(d) 800 miles.

2. Isaac visited some merchants whom he told to raise their products how high off the floor because there could be some minor flooding?
(a) 1 foot.
(b) 10 inches.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 3 feet.

3. Where was Louisa Rollfing originally from?
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

4. What college did Isaac Cline attend?
(a) Menominee College.
(b) Savannah College.
(c) Tulane College.
(d) Hiwassee College.

5. What did Isaac see sitting on every available object when he reached home?
(a) Bees.
(b) Frogs.
(c) Marmots.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just prior to the storm, there was a heat wave in the United States in which how many people died?

2. As Captain Halsey continued on his journey in Part II: the Serpent's Coil, he estimated the wind at what speed when he had probably neared the heart of the storm?

3. What rabbi was shocked to see all the people walking away from the beach and carrying personal items with them in Part III: Spectacle?

4. What daughter of Ruby Credo's was severely injured when a piece of wood was driven through her arm?

5. Chief Stockman was irritated that the Cuban forecasters had referred to the storm as _____________.

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