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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. What did the bear do with Walker?
(a) It dragged him away.
(b) It bit him.
(c) It ignored him.
(d) It ran away from him.

2. Seven victims of freezing and avalanches were army soldiers from __________________.
(a) Fort Campbell.
(b) Fort Belvoire.
(c) Fort Yellowstone.
(d) Fort Stewart.

3. Bears have injured people throughout Yellowstone's history. Are deaths common?
(a) No.
(b) Not recently.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not early on.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. Why might people want to do this regarding large animals?

3. Josey fell into a pool trying to help a _________ and was badly burned.

4. Harry Walker, 25, on Friday, ____________________, hitchhiked into Yellowstone Park illegally with his friend 'Crow.'

5. By 1993, ___________ deaths had occurred because of a bison attack, but the potential for injuries is great.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why were people killed in the 1930s by bears? Why might the bears have killed in these cases?

3. What does the author understand about how humans feel about large, wild animals? What advice does he give?

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

5. How are winters at Yellowstone dangerous?

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

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

8. Describe the worst hot spring accident. Why might this be the worst?

9. Why is death due to falling rock a significant risk at Yellowstone?

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

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