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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. Where does Isaac give a speech about weather to a packed crowd?
(a) Washington.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Galveston YMCA.
(d) Galveston Civic Center.

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

3. Besides being an amateur meteorologist, Dr. Young is also _____________.
(a) Professor at the local college.
(b) Town doctor.
(c) Secretary of the Cotton Exchange.
(d) Mayor of Galveston.

4. In 1888, what weather disaster does the weather service fail to forecast?
(a) Denver heat wave.
(b) New York City blizzard.
(c) Miami hurricane.
(d) Los Angeles blizzard.

5. What kind of sleeper is Isaac?
(a) Light.
(b) Restless.
(c) Insomniac.
(d) Sound.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what field is Isaac a pioneer?

2. The storm begins with the awakening of ___________.

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

4. What is the heart of the weather service?

5. Where does the storm reach on August 31?

(see the answer key)

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