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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI: Haunted.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Weather Bureau transfer Joseph after the hurricane?
(a) Pensacola.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Havana.
(d) Puerto Rico.

2. How do the soldiers at Fort San Jacinto signal for help during the storm?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Flags.
(c) Guns.
(d) Smoke.

3. What kind of dog is Joseph's pet that miraculously swims to their raft?
(a) Pointer.
(b) Hound.
(c) Retriever.
(d) Mutt.

4. The initial loss of life in Galveston is listed at how many?
(a) 700.
(b) 200.
(c) 1000.
(d) 500.

5. What aspects of the weather does Isaac record?
(a) Rainfall and wind speeds.
(b) Wave heights.
(c) Climate change.
(d) Temperature and barometric pressures.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1891, the weather service comes under the control of what organization?

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

3. The second train headed to Galveston the day of the storm is coming from where?

4. By what time is the water covering the first three blocks from the beach on the day of the storm?

5. Besides being an amateur meteorologist, Dr. Young is also _____________.

(see the answer key)

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