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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beach: September 8, 1900.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Isaac receives conflicting reports about the storm's intensity from where?
(a) Washington.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Florida.
(d) Mexico.

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

3. Who wakes Isaac at 4 a.m. the morning of the hurricane?
(a) His youngest daughter.
(b) His wife.
(c) His oldest daughter.
(d) His brother.

4. What is the age of Isaac's oldest daughter at the opening of the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 15.

5. How old is Isaac?
(a) 42.
(b) 34.
(c) 29.
(d) 38.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Isaac's occupation in addition to being a meteorologist?

3. Where does Isaac give a speech about weather to a packed crowd?

4. Isaac believes in ___________.

5. Who is Willis Moore?

(see the answer key)

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