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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. Because Walker and Crow hitchhiked in illegally, what did they miss?
(a) The standard warning literature.
(b) The bear-proof containers for holding food.
(c) The chance to purchase a camp site.
(d) The chance to see a live bear.

2. James filed a wrongful death lawsuit and received _______________.
(a) $200,000.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $2,000.

3. Six deadly poisonous ____________________ grow in Yellowstone as well, such as the Death Cap, Destroying Angel, Deadly Concybe, Deadly Cort, Deadly Galerina, and the Conifer False Model.
(a) Mushrooms.
(b) Legumes.
(c) Beans.
(d) Flowers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the bear do with Walker?

2. What would cost $3,000?

3. New trails were carved for what purpose?

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

5. In most Yellowstone cases, the author argues, the ______________ are simply incorrect that the injury or death suffered was a true accident.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Yellowstone National Park fascinating for many visitors?

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

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

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

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

6. Give an example of someone who caused dangerous rocks to fall. What were the consequences?

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

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

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

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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