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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. Lorrie Grewe, 11, died on July 11th, 1972 due to who?

2. What is another reason for why so many injuries occurred because of bears?

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

4. What is one of these deadly plants?

5. Death in Yellowstone covers ____________ hundred deaths and each one was a very emotional story for someone, so the author has tried to be delicate.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How are winters at Yellowstone dangerous?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deaths have taken place due to automobile and plane crashes.

Part 1) Describe the advent of the automobile in Yellowstone. How does this reflect changes throughout the U.S.? How did the automobile change Yellowstone? How does the author feel about this? Why does he feel this way?

Part 2) How dangerous is the automobile? How does this compare to horse-related fatalities? Are you surprised about which is more dangerous? Why or why not? How does the number of automobile fatalities compare to the number of plane crash fatalities?

Part 3) Who is often at fault in automobile accident fatalities? Who is at fault in plane crash fatalities? What can be done to prevent both of these types of accidents? How does this impact Yellowstone? How do these preventative measures compare to those used throughout the U.S.? Are these measures adequate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Both accidental shootings and murders have taken place.

Part 1) Describe four of these accidental shootings or other murders. Why does each one take place? Could they have been prevented? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2) How has the park changed because of these shootings and murders? What does the author think of these changes to the park? How does the reflect his overall feelings regarding deaths at Yellowstone?

Part 3) Are accidental shootings and murders significant dangers throughout the rest of the U.S.? Why or why not? What has been done to protect Americans from such dangers? Are these measures adequate? Why or why not?

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