How to build a fire - Test
  • 1. What is the most important thing to consider when building a fire in extreme cold?
A) Starting the fire directly on the snow
B) Having the biggest pile of wood possible
C) Staying dry and protected from the wind
D) Using gasoline to accelerate the fire
  • 2. What is the best type of tinder to use in damp conditions?
A) Birch bark
B) Cottonwood fluff
C) Dry grass
D) Pine needles
  • 3. What is the purpose of kindling?
A) To instantly create a roaring fire
B) To add a pleasant smell to the fire
C) To transition the flame from tinder to larger fuel
D) To smother the fire and create smoke signals
  • 4. What is the best wood for a long-lasting fire?
A) Green wood
B) Rotten wood
C) Hardwood
D) Softwood
  • 5. Why is it important to gather more fuel than you think you'll need?
A) Conditions can change, and you might need more fuel than anticipated
B) You can use the extra fuel to build a shelter.
C) It's not important, just grab what you can.
D) You can sell the extra fuel to other people.
  • 6. What is a teepee fire structure good for?
A) Creating a hot, fast-burning fire
B) Creating a fire that's easy to extinguish
C) Creating a fire that's resistant to wind
D) Creating a slow-burning, smoky fire
  • 7. What is a log cabin fire structure good for?
A) Creating a very hot, intense fire
B) Creating a fire that requires little fuel
C) Creating a long-lasting, stable fire
D) Creating a fire that's easy to start
  • 8. What is the primary danger of using liquid fuel accelerants (like gasoline)?
A) Better fuel efficiency
B) A more pleasant aroma
C) Explosions and burns
D) Increased warmth
  • 9. What should you do if your tinder won't catch?
A) Try a different type of tinder or prepare it more carefully
B) Pour more fuel on it
C) Use larger pieces of wood
D) Give up and wait for help
  • 10. Where should you build your fire?
A) On bare ground or a fire pit, away from flammable materials
B) Inside your tent for warmth
C) On a pile of dry leaves for easy ignition
D) Underneath a tree for shelter
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a sign of hypothermia?
A) Slurred speech
B) Shivering
C) Confusion
D) Sweating profusely
  • 12. What is the 'buddy system' and why is it important when building a fire in a survival situation?
A) Taking turns guarding the fire at night
B) Having someone watch over you in case of an accident
C) Building the fire together to save time
D) Sharing your firewood equally
  • 13. How should you extinguish a fire completely?
A) Cover it with dirt and leave
B) Douse it with water and stir the ashes until they are cool
C) Let it burn out on its own
D) Pour gasoline on it to ensure it's completely out
  • 14. Why is it important to have a fire even if you have warm clothing?
A) To attract wild animals
B) It is not important if you have warm clothing
C) For morale, warmth, cooking, and signaling
D) Just for aesthetics
  • 15. What does 'tinder' refer to?
A) The rocks used to create a spark
B) Easily combustible material that catches a spark
C) Large pieces of wood used for a long-lasting fire
D) A specific type of tree bark
  • 16. What is the primary function of a fire in a survival situation?
A) Thermoregulation
B) Keeping animals away
C) Having a light source
D) Making smores
  • 17. Which type of fire structure is best for cooking over?
A) Teepee fire
B) Log Cabin Fire
C) Hunter's Fire
D) Upside-Down Fire
  • 18. What is the most important safety precaution when building a fire?
A) Building the fire as quickly as possible
B) Building a fire during high wind conditions
C) Wearing fire-resistant clothing
D) Clearing the surrounding area of flammable materials
  • 19. What is the best way to protect a fire from rain?
A) Building a small shelter over the fire
B) Building the fire in a low-lying area
C) Ignoring the rain and hoping the fire stays lit
D) Pouring gasoline on the fire
  • 20. Why is it important to keep your firewood dry?
A) Wet wood is difficult to ignite and burns inefficiently
B) Wet wood burns hotter and faster
C) Wet wood is easier to carry
D) Wet wood produces less smoke
  • 21. What is char cloth and why is it useful?
A) Cloth used to put out a fire
B) Cloth used to clean soot off pots
C) Water-proof cloth used to protect the fire
D) Cloth that has been slowly burned, used to catch a spark easily
  • 22. Which is the best method to dry out damp tinder or kindling?
A) Holding it close to your body heat, inside your clothing
B) Spraying it with fuel accelerant
C) Burying it in the ground
D) Leaving it on top of the fire
  • 23. What is a Dakota Fire Pit?
A) A large campfire used by the Dakota tribe
B) A fire pit made of Dakota sandstone
C) A fire built on a river bank to signal others
D) A fire built in a hole for more efficient burning and less smoke
  • 24. If you only have one match, what is the best way to ensure you can light the fire?
A) Prepare everything perfectly beforehand and shield the flame from the wind
B) Use the match to light a piece of paper, then use the paper to light the tinder
C) Split the match in half
D) Strike the match directly into a large pile of wood
  • 25. What is the relationship between the size of the firewood and the stage of the fire?
A) Use the same size wood throughout the entire fire
B) Start with the largest pieces of wood possible
C) Start with small kindling and gradually increase the size of the wood as the fire grows
D) The size of the wood doesn't matter
  • 26. Why is ventilation important when using a fire indoors (e.g., a cabin)?
A) To let the smoke out
B) To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
C) To keep the fire from spreading
D) To make the fire burn hotter
  • 27. How can you create a makeshift fire starter if you don't have matches or a lighter?
A) Using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight on dry tinder
B) Rubbing two large logs together
C) Using friction to create a spark with a bow drill or hand drill
D) Pouring water on dry tinder to make it ignite
  • 28. What is the proper way to store firewood?
A) Stacked directly on the ground, uncovered
B) Submerged in water to keep it from drying out
C) Off the ground, covered, and in a well-ventilated area
D) Inside your tent or shelter
  • 29. What should you do if the fire starts to spread uncontrollably?
A) Try to contain it with more firewood
B) Run away and find help
C) Extinguish it immediately with water or dirt
D) Hope it burns itself out
  • 30. What is a good indicator that you have built a successful fire?
A) The fire is self-sustaining and doesn't require constant attention
B) The fire burns extremely quickly
C) The fire produces a lot of smoke
D) The fire is small and difficult to see
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