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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the __________, they saw a grizzly bear rooting through their campsite.
(a) 24th.
(b) 14th.
(c) 12th.
(d) 7th.

2. The author studied _______________________ cases in Yellowstone.
(a) Automobile accident.
(b) Wrongful death and personal injury.
(c) Influenza outbreak.
(d) Malarial.

3. In two cases deaths were caused by people on the rim of the Grand Canyon doing what?
(a) Dislodging rocks.
(b) Leaning over the edge.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Drinking.

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

5. While they view the springs, Ratliff's dog 'Mossie', a large Mastiff, escaped from the car and jumped into Celestine Pool, which routinely measures _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
(a) 148.
(b) 184.
(c) 202.
(d) 102.

Short Answer Questions

1. A ___________________ named Isaac Rowe died June 19th, 1899.

2. The men had foolishly camped near __________________ by the Grand Geyser.

3. Who was the only person to die in a cave-in?

4. George Wingate caused an avalanche in 1885. Was anyone hurt?

5. The two naturally occurring poisonous gases in Yellowstone are _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the court case that came from Harry's and Crow's actions.

2. Have falling trees been a significant danger in Yellowstone? Why or why not?

3. How does the author show that wild animals are unpredictable and dangerous?

4. How did Harry Walker and Crow's story affect life for the bears at Yellowstone? Is this good or bad?

5. How does the author treat the deaths in this book? Why does he treat them in this way?

6. What happened to David Allen Kirwan? How could this have been avoided?

7. Why is death due to falling trees a real threat at Yellowstone?

8. What happened to Harry Walker? Are you surprised by this story? Why or why not?

9. What does the author suggest people do to be more in touch with nature?

10. How many known plants exist on Earth? How man of these have cause death or serious illness in the Western hemisphere? Why is this information important?

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