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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. What is the name of the missing ship out of Tampa?
(a) Pensacola.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Olive.
(d) Alamo.

2. Who coined the word "cyclone" to describe hurricane damage?
(a) Col. William Read.
(b) Henry Piddington.
(c) William Redfield.
(d) Isaac Cline.

3. What country is leading the innovation in predicting hurricanes at the time of the story?
(a) America.
(b) Japan.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Cuba.

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

5. What is everywhere as the storm waters rise?
(a) Toads.
(b) Flies.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Locusts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weather phenomenon sets Isaac on the path to being a meteorologist?

2. Who came up with a compelling theory about the cause of the trade winds?

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

4. Who suggests that they evacuate the Cline house for higher ground?

5. What kind of sleeper is Isaac?

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