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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. In two cases deaths were caused by people on the rim of the Grand Canyon doing what?

2. Bears have injured people throughout Yellowstone's history. Are deaths common?

3. What is one of these deadly plants?

4. How did the bear react to Walker's actions?

5. A ___________________ named Isaac Rowe died June 19th, 1899.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Andy Hecht's death affect the park? Does the author see this change as good or bad? Why?

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

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

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

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

6. How are winters at Yellowstone dangerous?

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

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

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

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 been caused by lightning strikes, fires, and earthquakes.

Part 1) Describe the deaths caused by lightning strikes, fires, and earthquakes. Who was at fault in each of these deaths? Could these deaths have been prevented? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2) Are these dangers as important as other dangers in Yellowstone? Why or why not? How are these deaths different from others in this book?

Part 3) What can be done to help prevent injury and death from lightning strikes, fires, and earthquakes? How can the park learn from other areas of the country where lightning strikes, fires, and earthquakes are more prevalent?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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