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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-25, Powerless in Eden: Deaths From Suicide, Missing and Presumed Dead, Deaths From Gas Stove Explosions and Structural Fires, Deaths From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Travel in Wonderland: Death on the Road and in the Air, Conclusion: Pay Attent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first avalanche victim was ________________ on February 21st, 1884.
(a) Jacob Howell.
(b) Jacob Hess.
(c) Jarod Harrington.
(d) John Hughes.

2. The first suicide was committed by _______________, 27, who died January 27th, 1884 from overdosing on morphine.
(a) Mrs. Emily Moore.
(b) Mrs. Emilia Madison.
(c) Mrs. Eleanor Monroe.
(d) Mrs. Elaine McKinley.

3. An accidental shooting occurred on November 15th, 1938 when Robert Leroy 'Pud' Robinson, a thirteen year old son of the Master Mechanic of the park, was playing with a loaded .22 rifle. What happened?
(a) At 5:15 pm, he shot his sister in the head.
(b) At 5:15 pm, he shot himself in the head.
(c) At 5:15 pm, he shot his friend in the head.
(d) At 5:15 pm, he shot himself in the arm.

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) 1970.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1990.

5. The largest aircraft death was the first, when ___________________ crashed.
(a) US Air 149.
(b) Boeing 747.
(c) US Air Force B-17 Bomber.
(d) NC-17.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ferguson shot Carpenter, killing him, did a jury find him guilty?

3. One of the more interesting stories occurred when an Army soldier was shot by whom?

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

5. Where should one steer this boat?

(see the answer key)

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