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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kirwan yelled, '______________' in response.
(a) You hurry up.
(b) I don't have time.
(c) Like hell I won't.
(d) I will.

2. Whittlesey discusses avoidable deaths due to what regarding bears?
(a) Feeding bears.
(b) Petting bears.
(c) Hunting bears.
(d) Getting unjustifiably close to bears.

3. Bears have injured people throughout Yellowstone's history. Are deaths common?
(a) Not early on.
(b) Not recently.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. What is one of these deadly plants?
(a) Poison ivy.
(b) Angel's trumpet.
(c) Nightshade.
(d) Water hemlock.

5. Josey fell into a pool trying to help a _________ and was badly burned.
(a) Child.
(b) Dog.
(c) Deer.
(d) Bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sometimes the temperature in Yellowstone falls to______________ degrees below zero.

2. Because Walker and Crow hitchhiked in illegally, what did they miss?

3. How does the author suggest that people get more in touch with nature?

4. Mr. R.N. Adams died on December 18th, 1900 while trying to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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