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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the author suggest that people get more in touch with nature?
(a) By studying bears.
(b) By watching nature videos.
(c) By learning about it.
(d) By living in the wilderness.

4. The worst accident happened June 28th, __________, when Andy C. Hect, 9, was walking with his family along Crested Pool near Old Faithful.
(a) 1960.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1980.

5. The injuries began early, at least in _________ when Macon Josey and photographer H.B. Calfee entered the area.
(a) 1817.
(b) 1718.
(c) 1781.
(d) 1871.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the bear do with Walker?

2. When did Kirwan die?

3. Yellowstone has only _______ of these dangerous species.

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

5. The judge for the case wanted what along boardwalks?

(see the answer key)

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