Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapters 4-10,)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Whittelsey was a ___________________ at the time.
a) Trail guide.
b) Cashier.
c) Horse wrangler.
d) Park bus-tour guide.

2. Lt. Joseph McDonald died in an odd place west of _________________.
a) Nefertiti Gardens.
b) Tutankhamun Ridge.
c) Ramses Plateau.
d) Cleopatra Terrace.

3. Whittlesey understands that humans want to do what regarding large animals?
a) Kill them.
b) Touch them.
c) Run away from them.
d) Hug them.

4. New trails were carved for what purpose?
a) To give visitors something to do other than visit springs and geysers.
b) To bring visitors closer to the springs and geysers.
c) To encourage visitors to go hiking.
d) To avoid springs...
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