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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. Stones on hillsides are not stationary and _____________ deaths have been caused in Yellowstone from falling rocks.
(a) Three to four.
(b) Five to six.
(c) Four to five.
(d) Two to three.

2. As _____________ increased, so did the chance of injury.
(a) Competitive sports.
(b) Tourists.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) The number of children.

3. 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) 202.
(b) 102.
(c) 184.
(d) 148.

4. Yellowstone has only _______ of these dangerous species.
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. Where does the judge want fencing?
(a) Around the entire park.
(b) Around campgrounds.
(c) Around each bear.
(d) Around the bear's habitat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When eaten, this plant affects what part of the body?

2. A death due to a bear that cannot be cross-checked occurred in __________.

3. When bears attack, are they at fault?

4. How many human deaths have occurred because of poisonous gases?

5. What is one of these deadly plants?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is surprising about bears at Yellowstone? Why might this be true?

4. What led to a lessening of the risk of death due to trees falling? Is this good or bad?

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

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

7. How many dangerous plants exist in Yellowstone? Name one of them. How is this plant dangerous? Why is this important to know?

8. Why did the author find the judge's request to have bears tracked to be ridiculous? Do you agree? Why or why not?

9. What is surprising about hot springs deaths? What else is unique about them?

10. What is the myth of the bison? How has this affected the behavior of visitors to the park?

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