How to start a fire using friction - Exam
  • 1. What is the most important initial element when starting a friction fire?
A) Kindling
B) Tinder
C) Fuelwood
D) Axe
  • 2. Which wood type is generally considered best for the spindle?
A) Green hardwood
B) Resinous wood
C) Dry softwood
D) Rotting wood
  • 3. What is the purpose of the hearth board?
A) To protect the ground
B) To create friction and produce an ember
C) To sharpen the spindle
D) To store tinder
  • 4. What action creates the friction needed for the hand drill method?
A) Striking the spindle with a rock
B) Rubbing the spindle against the hearth board
C) Blowing on the hearth board
D) Using a lighter
  • 5. What color should the dust be that's produced from friction when using a bow drill?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) White
D) Black
  • 6. What does the 'notch' do on the hearth board?
A) Collects the ember
B) Holds the spindle
C) Ventilates the dust
D) Drains moisture
  • 7. After creating an ember, what is the next step?
A) Transferring it to a tinder bundle
B) Adding kindling
C) Blowing directly on the ember
D) Extinguishing it
  • 8. What is a good characteristic of a successful tinder bundle?
A) Covered in bark
B) Densely packed and damp
C) Made of large twigs
D) Feathery and loosely packed
  • 9. What is the purpose of blowing on the tinder bundle?
A) To clean the ember
B) To cool the ember
C) To extinguish the ember
D) To provide oxygen to the ember
  • 10. What is the benefit of using a bow drill over a hand drill?
A) Works better in wet conditions
B) Less equipment needed
C) Lower skill requirement
D) Greater speed and easier sustained pressure
  • 11. What is the term for the small, glowing coal produced by friction?
A) Ember
B) Flash
C) Spark
D) Flame
  • 12. What can happen if the spindle is too thick?
A) It will create too much heat too quickly
B) It will be easier to control
C) It will last longer
D) It will be difficult to generate enough friction
  • 13. What is the ideal shape for the spindle's bottom end?
A) Perfectly flat
B) Sharp and pointed
C) Slightly rounded
D) Completely blunt
  • 14. Why is dry wood essential for friction fire starting?
A) Moisture absorbs heat, preventing ignition
B) Dry wood is heavier
C) Dry wood is easier to find
D) Dry wood creates more smoke
  • 15. What is a common mistake when using the bow drill method?
A) Using too much tinder
B) Using too little tinder
C) Not applying enough downward pressure
D) Applying too much downward pressure
  • 16. Which of these materials makes good tinder?
A) Mud
B) Wet grass
C) Green leaves
D) Shredded cedar bark
  • 17. What is the purpose of kindling?
A) To help transition the ember to a larger flame
B) To keep the fire burning all night
C) To create the initial spark
D) To protect the tinder
  • 18. What is the 'bearing block' used for in the bow drill method?
A) To sharpen the spindle
B) To apply downward pressure on the spindle while protecting the hand.
C) To protect the hearth board
D) To hold the tinder bundle
  • 19. What is the key to success after an ember forms?
A) Rushing to add kindling
B) Leaving the ember unattended
C) Patience and gentle blowing
D) Pouring water on the ember
  • 20. How should you carry the tinder bundle to protect the ember?
A) On the ground
B) On your head
C) Cupped in your hands
D) Dragged behind you
  • 21. What does 'feathering' tinder mean?
A) Painting the tinder with bird feathers
B) Creating thin, curled shavings to catch a spark easily.
C) Singing a song to the tinder
D) Protecting the tinder from birds
  • 22. What should you do if your spindle starts smoking but no ember forms?
A) Sharpen the spindle
B) Apply more pressure and increase speed.
C) Add water
D) Give up and try another method
  • 23. What safety precaution is crucial when starting a friction fire?
A) Clear a wide area around the fire site.
B) Wear flammable clothing
C) Start the fire in a windy area
D) Use gasoline to help start the fire
  • 24. Why is proper body positioning important when using a bow drill?
A) To stay warm
B) To attract attention
C) To look professional
D) To maintain consistent pressure and avoid fatigue
  • 25. What is the ideal diameter of the depression in the hearth board?
A) Slightly wider than the spindle
B) Smaller than the spindle
C) Much wider than the spindle
D) The same size as the spindle
  • 26. After the tinder bundle ignites, what is the next step?
A) Gently placing it into kindling
B) Dousing it with water
C) Ignoring it
D) Throwing it into the air
  • 27. What is a natural resource that can be used as a hand hold when creating a friction fire?
A) A smooth, dense rock.
B) A piece of soft bark.
C) A puddle of water.
D) A pile of dry leaves.
  • 28. What part of the bow is crucial to maintaining an efficient process?
A) The color of the bow.
B) The weight of the bow.
C) The tightness of the bow string.
D) The length of the bow.
  • 29. How long should you work the bow drill to get an ember?
A) Continuously, until sufficient smoke and dust are created.
B) Only in the morning.
C) Until your arms get tired.
D) For exactly 2 minutes.
  • 30. What is a potential indicator of a good piece of tinder?
A) It is easily shredded.
B) It smells strongly of pine.
C) It is hard as rock.
D) It is heavy and damp.
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