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