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

2. Dr. Young notes that all the signs are present for a _____________ the days before the hurricane.
(a) Low pressure system.
(b) Heat wave.
(c) Cyclone.
(d) Tropical storm.

3. The adults gathering at the beach use the following words to describe the storm except one.
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Grand.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Spectacular.

4. How many miles above sea level is the highest point of Galveston?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.2.
(c) 8.7.
(d) 7.3.

5. How many feet above sea level is Dr. Young's yard?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the soldiers at Fort San Jacinto signal for help during the storm?

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

4. How old is Isaac?

5. Who writes parodies about the efforts of the weather service?

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