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