Context: Tropical storm Ike ( because that 's what he was by the time he reached us ) came and went past Mabel 's House this weekend . I , for one , am a weather nut . I turn on the tv and watch the warnings , listen for signs of fear in the meteorologists ' voices and constantly check out the window .
Question: Why are some local residents frightened ?
Option 0: There is a big earthquake near Mabel .
Option 1: None of the above choices .
Option 2: There is a big rain storm .
Option 3: There is a big snow storm .
Answer: 2