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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whittlesey then discusses the case of John Mark Williams, who is the only person to die in a hot springs when?
(a) In the winter.
(b) In the spring.
(c) In the fall.
(d) In the summer.

2. Harry Walker, 25, on Friday, ____________________, hitchhiked into Yellowstone Park illegally with his friend 'Crow.'
(a) November 23rd, 1973.
(b) July 23rd, 1973.
(c) January 23rd, 1973.
(d) June 23rd, 1973.

3. A ___________________ named Isaac Rowe died June 19th, 1899.
(a) Pastor.
(b) Cowboy.
(c) Sheepherder.
(d) Guide.

4. It is more common than one would think in Montana, but not ______________.
(a) Nevada.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Colorado.

5. Ultimately Kirwan had third degree burns on ______________.
(a) His face.
(b) No part of his body.
(c) His entire body.
(d) His hands.

6. ________________ people have died from falling trees in the park inside of buildings and one outside.
(a) Two to three.
(b) One to two.
(c) Three to four.
(d) Four to five.

7. What did the bear do with Walker?
(a) It ran away from him.
(b) It ignored him.
(c) It bit him.
(d) It dragged him away.

8. Where does the judge want fencing?
(a) Around the bear's habitat.
(b) Around campgrounds.
(c) Around the entire park.
(d) Around each bear.

9. When bears attack, are they at fault?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Usually.

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

11. Josey fell into a pool trying to help a _________ and was badly burned.
(a) Child.
(b) Deer.
(c) Dog.
(d) Bear.

12. Nineteen have died due to hot springs and ______________ were children.
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) None.

13. 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) 148.
(b) 202.
(c) 102.
(d) 184.

14. Why has Yellowstone never been extensively logged for timber?
(a) it was set aside by Congress before settlers arrived.
(b) There is no need for the wood at Yellowstone.
(c) There is not a great amount of wood available.
(d) The trees are of poor quality.

15. Both gases are found in high concentrations where?
(a) In the thermal areas and the caves.
(b) In the forest and ponds.
(c) In thermal areas and pools of water.
(d) In caves and caverns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Their story ended what?

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

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

4. Whittelsey was a ___________________ at the time.

5. The first documented death occurred in __________, a man by the name of Frank Welch, 61.

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