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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) Veterinarian.
(b) Ranger.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Camper.

2. Kirwan yelled, '______________' in response.
(a) Like hell I won't.
(b) I don't have time.
(c) You hurry up.
(d) I will.

3. New trails were carved for what purpose?
(a) To encourage visitors to go hiking.
(b) To bring visitors closer to the springs and geysers.
(c) To avoid springs and geysers.
(d) To give visitors something to do other than visit springs and geysers.

4. The worst accident happened June 28th, __________, when Andy C. Hect, 9, was walking with his family along Crested Pool near Old Faithful.
(a) 1990.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1970.
(d) 1960.

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

6. What soon happened when Kirwan got out of the water?
(a) He passed out.
(b) His skin was quickly peeling off and he soon went blind.
(c) He died.
(d) He was given a medal of honor.

7. The two naturally occurring poisonous gases in Yellowstone are _____________________.
(a) Nitrous oxide and perfluorocarbons.
(b) Hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide.
(c) Nitrous oxide and hydrogen sulphide.
(d) Sulphur hexafluoride and carbon dioxide.

8. Two hard-and-fast rules in Yellowstone are what?
(a) To not go near thermal areas and to stay in your tent at night.
(b) To follow marked trails only and to avoid leaving food in open containers.
(c) To keep children in sight and to never bring pets.
(d) To not walk or ski in a thermal area in dark or blizzard conditions and to always camp in your assigned backcountry site.

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

10. What court case was created because of this incident?
(a) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the bear.
(b) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Walker's friend.
(c) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against park management.
(d) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the National Park Society.

11. George Wingate caused an avalanche in 1885. Was anyone hurt?
(a) Yes, a few.
(b) Yes, several.
(c) Yes, only one.
(d) No.

12. In most Yellowstone cases, the author argues, the ______________ are simply incorrect that the injury or death suffered was a true accident.
(a) Families.
(b) Park rangers.
(c) Victims.
(d) Locals.

13. Whittelsey was a ___________________ at the time.
(a) Trail guide.
(b) Park bus-tour guide.
(c) Horse wrangler.
(d) Cashier.

14. Robert Walker, age 6, died from what?
(a) A gust of wind that uprooted 176 trees.
(b) An earthquake that uprooted 176 trees.
(c) A rainstorm that uprooted 176 trees.
(d) A flood that uprooted 176 trees.

15. How does the author suggest that people get more in touch with nature?
(a) By watching nature videos.
(b) By learning about it.
(c) By studying bears.
(d) By living in the wilderness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the judge want fencing?

2. The bear charged Crow and did what?

3. What is one of these deadly plants?

4. Why might people want to do this regarding large animals?

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

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