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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lorrie Grewe, 11, died on July 11th, 1972 due to who?
(a) The tour guide.
(b) An unidentified boy around age fourteen.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her younger brother.

2. It is more common than one would think in Montana, but not ______________.
(a) Colorado.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Nebraska.

3. The author, Lee H. Whittlesey, was a Yellowstone Park Ranger and later a ______ student.
(a) Law.
(b) Art.
(c) Med.
(d) Doctoral.

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

5. What court case was created because of this incident?
(a) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the bear.
(b) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Walker's friend.
(c) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the National Park Society.
(d) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against park management.

Short Answer Questions

1. Andy's father, named James Hecht, wrote who to encourage him to take positive action and he and his wife organized to make the National Park Service commit to improved safety?

2. James filed a wrongful death lawsuit and received _______________.

3. Bears have injured people throughout Yellowstone's history. Are deaths common?

4. ____________________ is dangerous because it looks like an edible wild parsnip and carrot.

5. What did Whittlesey think of the judge's request?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many dangerous plants exist in Yellowstone? Name one of them. How is this plant dangerous? Why is this important to know?

2. What led to a lessening of the risk of death due to trees falling? Is this good or bad?

3. What happened to Harry Walker? Are you surprised by this story? Why or why not?

4. How did Andy Hecht's death affect the park? Does the author see this change as good or bad? Why?

5. Why did the author find the judge's request to have bears tracked to be ridiculous? Do you agree? Why or why not?

6. How does the author show that wild animals are unpredictable and dangerous?

7. What has the author noticed about people's behavior around the wild animals found at the park? Why might they act this way?

8. What is said about lightning strikes? Why must visitors be careful during thunderstorms?

9. Why were people killed in the 1930s by bears? Why might the bears have killed in these cases?

10. Why is Yellowstone National Park fascinating for many visitors?

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