SURVIVAL QUIZ

1. What should you do before you leave on a wilderness

trip?

1. What should you do before you leave on a wilderness

trip?

a) Have a good meal.

b) Pack a first aid kit.

c) Inform someone of your plans.

d) Get a good night’s sleep.

2. What should you do to lower stress and keep a clear head in a

survival situation?

2. What should you do to lower stress and keep a clear head in a

survival situation?a) Don’t build up hope that you'll be

rescued.b) Concentrate on the good.c) Talk to a volleyball.d) Keep a timeline so you can always know

how long you have been away.

3. What kind of survival kit should you construct?

3. What kind of survival kit should you construct?

a) One large enough to carry all of your items.

b) Use light materials to keep the weight down.

c) I don't know. My Mom always packs my lunch.

d) Make sure it is waterproof.

4. What is a priority in a survival situation?

4. What is a priority in a survival situation?

a) food

b) fire

c) water

d) maps

5. How much water must the body lose before death?

5. How much water must the body lose before death?

a)At least 10%

b)At least 15%

c) At least 20%

d)At least 25%

6. If you need water and all that is available is salt water

should you drink it?

6. If you need water and all that is available is salt water

should you drink it?a) Yes, it won't taste good but it is water.

b) Yes, whales and dolphins drink it so it is safe for all mammals.

c) No, sea water often contains microbes that can cause disease.

d) No, it takes twice as much of your body’s water to digest the salt in the sea water you drink.

7. How much water should the average person drink every day?7. How much water should the

average person drink every day?

a) 1 litre.

b) 2 litres.

c) 4 litres.

d) 6 litres.

8. If approached by a bear, what should you do?

8. If approached by a bear, what should you do?

a) Scare it, raise your arms in the air.

b) Run.

c) Climb a tree.

d) Play dead.

9. What should you remember to help you avoid poisonous

plants?

9. What should you remember to help you avoid poisonous

plants?

a) Watch the animals and eat what they eat.

b) Boil the plant in water and any poisons will be removed.

c) Plants with a red color are poisonous.

d) Avoid all mushrooms.

10. In general, what is the most important survival tool?

10. In general, what is the most important survival tool?

a) fishing kit

b) first aid kit

c) knife

d) waterproof matches

11. In cold weather, when is the best time to start a fire? 11. In cold weather, when is the best time to start a fire?

a) 5:00 pm.

b) Your feet are frozen.

c) Your ears feel cold to the touch.

d) Your fingers are numb with cold.

12. When in a desert environment what should you

do to conserve water?

12. When in a desert environment what should you

do to conserve water?

a) Try to keep your eyes and mouth closed so they stay moist.

b) Do not eat.

c) Keep moving to build up sweat to cool you down.

d) Dig a hole or cover yourself with sand.

13. In order to move well through the jungle you

should?

13. In order to move well through the jungle you

should?a) Find natural breaks in the

foliage. b) Use vines and hanging

branches as support.c) Stay clear of animal trails.d) Always move in a straight line.

14. In a cold weather survival situation which should you

do?

14. In a cold weather survival situation which should you

do?

a) Avoid overheating.

b) Wear loose clothing.

c) Keep clothing dry.

d) All of the above.

15. When searching for survival food, which method

is least recommended?

15. When searching for survival food, which method

is least recommended?

a) fishing

b) trapping

c) finding edible plants

d) hunting

16. If you must cross a river you should?

16. If you must cross a river you should?

a) Find a spot downstream from a sandbar.

b) Find a rocky area as the water will be shallow.

c) Find a level stretch where it breaks into a few channels.

d) Build a bridge.

17. To locate the North Star you should?

17. To locate the North Star you should?

a) Look for the Big Dipper and follow the line created by its cup end.

b) Find Sirius and look 45 degrees above it and to the right.

c) Follow the line of Orion's belt.

d) Hold your right hand up as far as you can and look between your index and middle fingers.

18. When signaling with fire how do you form the

international distress signal?

18. When signaling with fire how do you form the

international distress signal?

a) 4 fires in a diamond.

b) 4 fires in a square.

c) 3 fires in a triangle.

d) 3 fires in a line.

19. How do you identify black widow spiders?

19. How do you identify black widow spiders?

a) They are small black spiders with hair on their abdomen

b) They are black spiders with very long legs compared.

c) They are dark spiders with a red marking on the abdomen.

d) They will run away from light.

20. When picking a shelter site, where should you put it?

20. When picking a shelter site, where should you put it?

a) Very close to water.

b) On ground that is dry and well-drained.

c) On low ground, such as ravines.

d) On a dry riverbed.

SURVIVAL QUIZ

ANSWERS

1. What should you do before you leave on a wilderness

trip?

1. What should you do before you leave on a wilderness

trip?

a) Have a good meal.

b) Pack a first aid kit.

c) Inform someone of your plans.

d) Get a good night’s sleep.

2. What should you do to lower stress and keep a clear head in a

survival situation?

2. What should you do to lower stress and keep a clear head in a

survival situation?a) Don't build up hope that you'll be

rescued.b) Concentrate on the good.c) Talk to a volleyball.d) Keep a timeline so you can always know

how long you have been away.

3. What kind of survival kit should you construct?

3. What kind of survival kit should you construct?

a) One large enough to carry all of your items.

b) Use light materials to keep the weight down.

c) I don't know. My Mom always packs my lunch.

d) Make sure it is waterproof.

4. What is a priority in a survival situation?

4. What is a priority in a survival situation?

a) food

b) fire

c) water

d) maps

5. How much water must the body lose before death?

5. How much water must the body lose before death?

a) At least 10%

b) At least 15%

c) At least 20%

d) At least 25%

6. If you need water and all that is available is salt water

should you drink it?

6. If you need water and all that is available is salt water

should you drink it?a) Yes, it won't taste good but it is water.

b) Yes, whales and dolphins drink it so it is safe for all mammals.

c) No, sea water often contains microbes that can cause disease.

d) No, it takes twice as much of your body’s water to digest the salt in the sea water you drink.

7. How much water should the average person drink every day?7. How much water should the

average person drink every day?

a) 1 litre.

b) 2 litres.

c) 4 litres.

d) 6 litres.

8. If you’re approached by a bear, what should you do? 8. If you’re approached by a bear, what should you do?

a) Scare it, raise your arms in the air.

b) Run.

c) Climb a tree.

d) Play dead.

9. What should you remember to help you avoid poisonous

plants?

9. What should you remember to help you avoid poisonous

plants?

a) Watch the animals and eat what they eat.

b) Boil the plant in water and any poisons will be removed.

c) Plants with a red color are poisonous.

d) Avoid all mushrooms.

10. In cold weather, when is a good time to start a fire?

10. In cold weather, when is a good time to start a fire?

a) 5:00 pm.

b) Your feet are frozen.

c) Your ears feel cold to the touch.

d) Your fingers are numb with cold.

11. In general, what is the most important survival tool?

11. In general, what is the most important survival tool?

a) fishing kit

b) first aid kit

c) knife

d) waterproof matches

12. When in a desert environment what should you

do to conserve water?

12. When in a desert environment what should you

do to conserve water?

a) Try to keep your eyes and mouth closed so they stay moist.

b) Do not eat.

c) Keep moving to build up sweat to cool you down.

d) Dig a hole or cover yourself with sand.

13. In order to move well through the jungle you

should?

13. In order to move well through the jungle you

should?

a) Find natural breaks in the foliage.

b) Use vines and hanging branches as support.

c) Stay clear of animal trails.d) Always move in a straight line.

14. In a cold weather survival situation which should you

do?

14. In a cold weather survival situation which should you

do?

a) Avoid overheating.

b) Wear loose clothing.

c) Keep clothing dry.

d) All of the above.

15. When searching for survival food, which method

is least recommended?

15. When searching for survival food, which method

is least recommended?

a) fishing.

b) trapping.

c) finding edible plants.

d) hunting.

16. If you must cross a river you should?

16. If you must cross a river you should?

a) Find a spot downstream from a sandbar.

b) Find a rocky area as the water will be shallow.

c) Find a level stretch where it breaks into a few channels.

d) Build a bridge.

17. To locate the North Star you should?

17. To locate the North Star you should?

a) Look for the Big Dipper and follow the line created by its cup end.

b) Find Sirius and look 45 degrees above it and to the right.

c) Follow the line of Orion's belt.

d) Hold your right hand up as far as you can and look between your index and middle fingers.

18. When signaling with fire how do you form the

international distress signal?

18. When signaling with fire how do you form the

international distress signal?

a) 4 fires in a diamond.

b) 4 fires in a square.

c) 3 fires in a triangle.

d) 3 fires in a line.

19. How do you identify black widow spiders?

19. How do you identify black widow spiders?

a) They are small black spiders with hair on their abdomen

b) They are black spiders with very long legs.

c) They are dark spiders with a red marking on the abdomen.

d) They will run away from light.

20. When picking a shelter site, where should you put it?

20. When picking a shelter site, where should you put it?

a) Very close to water.

b) On ground that is dry and well-drained.

c) On low ground, such as ravines.

d) On a dry riverbed.