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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yellowstone has only _______ of these dangerous species.

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

3. When was Walker's body found?

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

5. What would cost $3,000?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the author of this book. How does this background information on the author reveal about his reasons for writing this book?

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

3. What are the two naturally occurring poisonous gases at Yellowstone? Where can they be found? Why is this important to know?

4. How are winters at Yellowstone dangerous?

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

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

7. What has the author noticed about people's behavior around the wild animals found at the park? Why might they act this way?

8. Why did many of the deaths described in this book take place?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two deadly gases are found in Yellowstone.

Part 1) What are these two deadly gases found in Yellowstone? What happens to someone who comes into contact with these gases? Where can these gases be found? How have visitors been affected by these gases?

Part 2) Why does the author include these deadly gases in this book? Are they as serious a threat as other aspects of Yellowstone and other parks around the country? Why or why not?

Part 3) How can gases and other air pollutants be dangerous for people in other places than parks and the wilderness? What must people know about gases and other toxins when living in cities and towns? How does the information in this book support the need for the public to be educated and aware?

Essay Topic 2

Yellowstone National Park is a beautiful place yet it is full of fatal dangers.

Part 1) Describe Yellowstone National Park. How is it beautiful, yet dangerous? Why is this important to the author that the reader understand? How is the author's background and interests tied to the writing of this book?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this book? Does the author fulfill this purpose? If so, how? If not, why not? Can you relate to the purpose of this book? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might other places around the world be both beautiful and dangerous? Might the information in this book pertain to those places as well? Why or why not? What can be learned about the U.S. view of dangerous and beautiful places such as Yellowstone through this book? How might this compare to other views around the world?

Essay Topic 3

The author finds the information in this book to be very important.

Part 1) What are the five most important pieces of information found in this book? How is each of these pieces of information important? Why do you believe these are the most important? How do each support the author's purpose for the book?

Part 2) How are these five pieces of information connected to each other? How do they help to tie the book together? Are they important specifically to those visiting and working in Yellowstone? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is this book, as a whole, important for both visitors to Yellowstone and others who want to be closer to nature? How can the information found in this book also be relevant in everyday life?

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