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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: The Serpent's Coil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A photograph of Isaac shows him to be what?
(a) Vain.
(b) Short.
(c) Ugly.
(d) A child.

2. For whom does Isaac record weather?
(a) University of Texas.
(b) U.S. Weather Bureau.
(c) Galveston Times.
(d) U.S. Signal Corps.

3. Where did Isaac grow up?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Texas.
(d) Tennessee.

4. The Friday before the hurricane brings what?
(a) Rough seas.
(b) Cooler weather.
(c) Strong wind.
(d) Torrential rain.

5. How many storms are there in the hurricane season before Galveston?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isaac become obsessed with after an article he wrote is rejected?

2. How many passengers are aboard the Louisiana the day of the hurricane?

3. Where do the winds of the tropical storm suddenly weaken, causing forecasters to miscalculate the intensity and path of the storm?

4. What word does the U.S. weather service make every effort to avoid?

5. Where does the storm reach on August 31?

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