A) Stop and stay calm.
B) Start running in a random direction.
C) Climb the nearest tree for a better view.
D) Yell for help immediately.

A) To hide from potential dangers.
B) To retrace your steps to a known location.
C) To create a new path through the wilderness.
D) To signal for help using your tracks.

A) Carefully observe your surroundings and identify landmarks.
B) Build a shelter immediately.
C) Drink all the water you have left.
D) Destroy any tracks you might have made.

A) Close your eyes to concentrate on your memory.
B) Focus solely on your GPS device.
C) Constantly scan your surroundings while moving slowly.
D) Only look forward to follow your footprints.

A) They will attract wild animals.
B) They serve as memory cues to confirm you're on the right path.
C) They will distract you from finding a new route.
D) They are irrelevant to backtracking successfully.

A) Choose the path that looks the most appealing.
B) Take the right path automatically.
C) Carefully examine each path for signs of your previous passage.
D) Take the left path automatically.

A) A distinctive tree with a unique shape.
B) A stream crossing with a pile of stones.
C) A perfectly smooth, unmarked rock.
D) A large boulder with visible scratches.

A) Return to your last known point and re-evaluate.
B) Continue forward regardless.
C) Start digging a hole.
D) Guess and hope for the best.

A) Don't mark it at all.
B) Leave permanent paint markings.
C) Use small, temporary markers like twigs or stones.
D) Carve your initials into trees.

A) It helps you recall details and landmarks from your original journey.
B) It can be misleading, so ignore it.
C) It will automatically guide you; no need to think.
D) It's completely irrelevant; just follow your footprints.

A) Backtracking can be physically demanding and take time.
B) Energy expenditure doesn't affect decision-making.
C) You can easily replenish energy in the wilderness.
D) Energy conservation is only important for long journeys.

A) Play dead immediately.
B) Run away as fast as you can.
C) Throw rocks at the animal.
D) Remain calm, slowly back away, and avoid direct eye contact.

A) It's a waste of time and energy.
B) It attracts unwanted attention.
C) It increases your chances of returning to safety or familiar territory.
D) It's a sign of weakness and should be avoided.

A) 'I'm better off staying here'.
B) 'I'm completely lost and doomed'.
C) Positive affirmations like 'I can do this' or 'I'm making progress'.
D) 'There's no point in trying'.

A) When backtracking becomes too dangerous or physically impossible.
B) When it starts to rain.
C) When you get bored with backtracking.
D) When you feel tired.

A) Always giving up easily.
B) Assuming you are always capable of anything.
C) Believing you have no limitations.
D) Understanding your physical and mental capabilities and not exceeding them.

A) Camouflage clothing to blend in.
B) Heavy clothing for protection.
C) Brightly colored clothing to enhance visibility.
D) Dark clothing to stay warm.

A) Water is easy to find.
B) To prevent dehydration which impacts decision making and physical abilities.
C) Dehydration is not a concern.
D) It only matters if you are in the desert.

A) A route only animals can use.
B) A pre-planned route to safety.
C) A completely unmarked path.
D) A hidden pathway.

A) They automatically lead you home.
B) They can help maintain direction and relate your position to known landmarks.
C) They are useless in the woods.
D) They attract dangerous animals.

A) Keep walking until you find something familiar.
B) Head downhill, as water sources are often there.
C) Stay put and try to signal for help.
D) Follow any animal trail.

A) Sudden Animal Response
B) Search and Rescue
C) Survival and Recovery
D) Safety and Regulations

A) Knowing the time will attract help.
B) To estimate how much daylight remains for backtracking.
C) Time is irrelevant when lost.
D) Knowing the time will help you find food.

A) The strongest person should go ahead and scout.
B) Stay together and coordinate your backtracking efforts.
C) Each person should go their own way to cover more ground.
D) Argue about whose fault it is.

A) Use it to wash your clothes.
B) Drink as much as you can immediately.
C) Purify it before drinking.
D) Ignore it; you might get sick.

A) To measure the wind speed.
B) To entertain yourself.
C) To scare away animals.
D) To signal for help effectively.

A) Injuries never happen in the wilderness.
B) First aid is unnecessary in the wilderness.
C) You can always find a doctor in the wilderness.
D) To treat injuries that may occur while backtracking or navigating.

A) Eating a triangular-shaped snack.
B) Climbing three trees simultaneously.
C) Drawing triangles on the ground.
D) Using two or more known landmarks to determine your location on a map.

A) 3 steps forward, 3 steps back, 3 steps to the side.
B) Eat 3 times a day, sleep 3 hours, walk 3 miles.
C) 3 signaling fires, 3 whistle blasts, 3 landmarks.
D) You can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.

A) It has no effect on survival outcomes.
B) It helps you stay focused, motivated, and make better decisions under pressure.
C) It can magically solve all your problems.
D) It's only useful if you're already in a good mood.