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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Human Deaths from Bears and How to Keep Them From Happening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author notes that even the very experienced, like his friend Randy Ingersoll, a fifteen year veteran ________________ in Yellowstone, was severely injured by a bear.
(a) Tour guide.
(b) Ranger.
(c) Camper.
(d) Veterinarian.

2. 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.
(a) 184.
(b) 202.
(c) 102.
(d) 148.

3. Whittlesey discusses avoidable deaths due to what regarding bears?
(a) Petting bears.
(b) Hunting bears.
(c) Getting unjustifiably close to bears.
(d) Feeding bears.

4. By 1993, ___________ deaths had occurred because of a bison attack, but the potential for injuries is great.
(a) None.
(b) Only two.
(c) Only one.
(d) Only five.

5. A death due to a bear that cannot be cross-checked occurred in __________.
(a) 1907.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1807.
(d) 1877.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. James filed a wrongful death lawsuit and received _______________.

3. What did the judge want to be done with all bears?

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

5. ________ were injured in the 1930s.

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