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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Law of Storms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does the temperature hit 100.6 on August 11, 1900?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) New York City.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Portland.

2. What is the date at the opening of the book?
(a) September 7, 1900.
(b) September 8, 1999.
(c) September 7, 1901.
(d) September 9, 1900.

3. Who is Willis Moore?
(a) Mayor of Galveston.
(b) Minister of the First Methodist Church.
(c) Chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau.
(d) U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

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

5. How many blocks does Isaac live from the beach?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Zebrowski, a hurricane can start with all these except one:

2. What is the age of Isaac's oldest daughter at the opening of the book?

3. How many miles above sea level is the highest point of Galveston?

4. A photograph of Isaac shows him to be what?

5. What kind of sleeper is Isaac?

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