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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-10,.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) The Secretary of the Interior.
(b) The Secretary of Defense.
(c) The Secretary of State.
(d) President of the U.S.

2. At least ___________ people have died from lightning strikes throughout the history of Yellowstone.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

3. What had happened to Walker's body?
(a) Surprisingly very little damage was done.
(b) It had been thrown around, causing him to go unconscious.
(c) It had received many bites.
(d) A quarter of it had been eaten by the bear.

4. Whittlesey then discusses the case of John Mark Williams, who is the only person to die in a hot springs when?
(a) In the summer.
(b) In the spring.
(c) In the winter.
(d) In the fall.

5. _____________ people have died in avalanches and at least eight from freezing or what is called 'exposure.'
(a) Four.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whittlesey understands that humans want to do what regarding large animals?

2. Whittlesey discusses avoidable deaths due to what regarding bears?

3. The bear charged Crow and did what?

4. One of the worst things about falling into the spring is realizing what?

5. Why has Yellowstone never been extensively logged for timber?

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