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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. A _________________ was killed by lightening in the park on August 27th, 1894, named Bayard T. "Curley" Rogers.
(a) Veterinarian, guide, and animal trainer.
(b) Doctor, hunter, and trapper.
(c) Trapper, hunter and guide.
(d) Guide, animal trainer, and teacher.

2. What is one of these deadly plants?
(a) Nightshade.
(b) Angel's trumpet.
(c) Water hemlock.
(d) Poison ivy.

3. 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.

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

5. Mr. R.N. Adams died on December 18th, 1900 while trying to do what?
(a) Swinging on a tree branch.
(b) Chop down a tree.
(c) Carving his name into a tree.
(d) Climbing a tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. New trails were carved for what purpose?

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

3. What did the bear do with Walker?

4. The bear charged Crow and did what?

5. Seven victims of freezing and avalanches were army soldiers from __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is said about lightning strikes? Why must visitors be careful during thunderstorms?

6. When people feed bears, who is at fault? Why?

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

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

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

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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