"The Bear Attacks That Changed America"

On page 6, Lauren Tarshis writes, “[Steve and John] knew that grizzlies avoided humans. Indeed, in Glacier’s 57-year history, there had never been a single fatal grizzly attack.” These details help readers understand __________. (Choose TWO answers.

• that the boys did not know much about grizzlies

• why the boys were not scared of the grizzly bears they saw drinking from Trout Lake

• how unusual the behavior of the bears that attacked the two women was

• that the grizzly is North America’s largest animal

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On page 6, Tarshis writes, “Grizzlies have been lumbering across North America for some 50,000 years.” Tarshis likely chose the word lumbering

• to emphasize that grizzly bears are capable of running faster than a galloping horse.

• to signal that grizzlies have sharp claws.

• to reflect how long grizzlies have been here.

• to evoke the slow, heavy way that grizzlies walk.

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The writings of Lewis and Clark __________. (Choose TWO answers.)

• increased respect and concern for grizzly bears

• described grizzlies as sacred beings

• helped make killing grizzlies acceptable

• described grizzlies as dangerous monsters

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The purpose of the map on page 7 is to show

• how grizzlies’ territory has shrunk over time.

• the locations of national parks across the U.S.

• the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition.

• the location of the national park where the events described in the article occurred.

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On page 9, Tarshis writes, “Two weeks later, they would realize that they’d been lucky to escape with their lives.” Tarshis means the boys realized

• their camp stove had been damaged and was in danger of bursting into flames.

• the bear they saw at their campsite had followed them to the ranger station.

• they could have gotten lost in the woods while hiking to the ranger station.

• the bear they saw at their campsite was the same bear that killed one of the young women.

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In the section “A Transformation,” Tarshis describes changes that were made in Glacier National Park. What was the purpose of these changes? (Choose TWO answers.)

• to make the park safer for humans

• to make the park safer for grizzly bears

• to encourage more people to visit Glacier

• to reduce the number of visitors to Glacier

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What piece of text evidence does NOT support this central idea:

Grizzly bears are strong and powerful creatures.

• “Their jaws can chomp through metal and bone.” (p. 7)

• “The men watched in shock as their bullets seemed to slide off a grizzly’s thick pelt of fur and layers of armor-like muscle.” (p. 7)

• “They will eat nearly anything but tend to favor roots and berries.” (p. 7)

• “Their knife-sharp, finger-long claws can tear apart tree stumps.” (p. 7)

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Choose TWO supporting details that go with this central idea:

The “night of the grizzlies” led to positive changes in Glacier National Park.

• “Rangers cleaned up the trails and campgrounds, and they were ordered to aggressively enforce rules against littering and illegal camping.” (p. 10

• “Dozens of guests would then crowd onto a balcony, clapping and hooting as they watched grizzlies fight over leftover hot dogs and chili.” (p. 9)

• “They also installed bear-proof trash cans to ensure that grizzlies could not eat garbage.” (p. 10);

• “Their jaws can chomp through metal and bone.” (p. 7)

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What does formidable mean?

• inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

• to save something from further damage, destruction, or complete loss.

• the act of putting an animal to death with minimal pain

• a complete or major change in someone or something

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What does stark mean?

• Something that causes fear

• a visually striking performance or display

• harsh or unpleasant to accept or experience

• to forbid something by authority

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