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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author notes that even the very experienced, like his friend Randy Ingersoll, a fifteen year veteran ________________ in Yellowstone, was severely injured by a bear.
(a) Ranger.
(b) Camper.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Veterinarian.

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

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

6. Only _______________ hundred of the world's three hundred thousand species of plans have caused death or serious illness to those in the western hemisphere.
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

7. What is another reason for why so many injuries occurred because of bears?
(a) There were garbage dumps behind camp hotels.
(b) The camp sites were being built deep in the wilderness.
(c) The fences had been taken down to create a more natural setting.
(d) The bears began to like to attack humans.

8. Who was the only person to die in a cave-in?
(a) Paul Harrison.
(b) Perry He.
(c) Peter Hanson.
(d) Pamela Hamilton.

9. What soon happened when Kirwan got out of the water?
(a) He passed out.
(b) He was given a medal of honor.
(c) His skin was quickly peeling off and he soon went blind.
(d) He died.

10. ____________________ is dangerous because it looks like an edible wild parsnip and carrot.
(a) Legume.
(b) Nightshade.
(c) The Water hemlock.
(d) Angel's trumpet.

11. Lt. Joseph McDonald died in an odd place west of _________________.
(a) Nefertiti Gardens.
(b) Ramses Plateau.
(c) Cleopatra Terrace.
(d) Tutankhamun Ridge.

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

13. When was Walker's body found?
(a) At 5:00 pm.
(b) At 12:00 pm.
(c) At 12:00 am.
(d) At 5:00 am.

14. The men had foolishly camped near __________________ by the Grand Geyser.
(a) Vent Geyser.
(b) Upper Geyser Basin.
(c) Turban Geyser.
(d) Old Faithful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Yellowstone has only _______ of these dangerous species.

2. Whittlesey then discusses the case of John Mark Williams, who is the only person to die in a hot springs when?

3. Full board walkways were not introduced into thermal areas until the __________.

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

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

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