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Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson
  • 1. What natural disaster is the focus of 'Isaac's Storm'?
A) Flood
B) Hurricane
C) Tornado
D) Earthquake
  • 2. In which city does 'Isaac's Storm' primarily take place?
A) Miami
B) New Orleans
C) Galveston
D) Houston
  • 3. Who is the main character and meteorologist in the book?
A) Isaac Cline
B) Robert Cline
C) Henry Cline
D) Louisiana
  • 4. What vital lesson can be learned from 'Isaac's Storm'?
A) Respect the power of nature
B) Ignore warnings unless confirmed
C) Trust technology completely
D) Always stay in your homes during storms
  • 5. What was the estimated death toll from the hurricane?
A) 15,000 to 20,000
B) 8,000 to 12,000
C) 500 to 1,000
D) 1,500 to 3,000
  • 6. In what year did the hurricane hit Galveston?
A) 1898
B) 1910
C) 1900
D) 1905
  • 7. What was the main danger from the hurricane described in the book?
A) Storm Surge
B) Landslides
C) Cold Weather
D) High Winds
  • 8. Which theme is prevalent throughout the book?
A) Hubris and nature's power
B) Historical accuracy
C) Climate change
D) Urban development
  • 9. How did the residents of Galveston respond to warnings?
A) Evacuated immediately
B) Ignored them
C) Prepared shelters
D) Built dams
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