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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 do the American forecasters think the storm is headed?
(a) Atlantic coast.
(b) Texas coastline.
(c) Out to sea.
(d) Haiti.

2. What is the name of Captain Halsey's ship?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Carolina.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Georgia.

3. General Hazen is in charge of what?
(a) U.S. Weather Bureau.
(b) U.S. Signal Corps.
(c) U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(d) U.S. Army.

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

5. What is the name of the most elegant hotel in Galveston?
(a) Wilshire.
(b) Strand.
(c) Driskoll.
(d) Tremont.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Dr. Young, the storm would first move ___________ because cyclones always do.

4. What immigrant group makes up one-third of the Galveston population in 1889?

5. What year is London hit with a devastating cyclone?

(see the answer key)

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