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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Veterinarian.
(b) Ranger.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Camper.

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

3. Their story ended what?
(a) Bears being allowed to be fed.
(b) Bears being allowed to feed along the road of Yellowstone.
(c) Bears being allowed to roam the forest.
(d) Bears being allowed in the park.

4. On July 20th, _________, David Allen Kirwan, 24, and his friend, Ronald Ratliff, 25, parked at Yellowstone's Fountain Paint Pot.
(a) 1891.
(b) 1819.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1918.

5. 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) 1990.
(d) 1980.

6. 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 State.
(c) President of the U.S.
(d) The Secretary of Defense.

7. The bear charged Crow and did what?
(a) Rolled away.
(b) Bit him.
(c) Growled at him.
(d) Dodged him.

8. New trails were carved for what purpose?
(a) To avoid springs and geysers.
(b) To give visitors something to do other than visit springs and geysers.
(c) To bring visitors closer to the springs and geysers.
(d) To encourage visitors to go hiking.

9. The clinic at Old Faithful could only do what for Kirwin?
(a) Give him a large bandage.
(b) Give him glasses of water.
(c) Surgically remove the burned skin.
(d) Pump IV fluids into his body.

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

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

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

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

14. A death due to a bear that cannot be cross-checked occurred in __________.
(a) 1907.
(b) 1877.
(c) 1897.
(d) 1807.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A _________________ was killed by lightening in the park on August 27th, 1894, named Bayard T. "Curley" Rogers.

2. Whittelsey was a ___________________ at the time.

3. ________ were injured in the 1930s.

4. Why were this many people injured?

5. What is one of these deadly plants?

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