How to shop for fireworks
  • 1. What is the MOST important factor when buying fireworks?
A) Price
B) Safety
C) Color
D) Loudness
  • 2. What is the first thing you should do before buying fireworks?
A) Buy lighters
B) Check local laws
C) Choose a location
D) Invite friends
  • 3. What does 'consumer fireworks' generally refer to?
A) Fireworks only for professionals
B) Fireworks only for retail sale
C) Fireworks that explode
D) Fireworks legal for public use
  • 4. What is the typical age requirement to purchase fireworks?
A) No age requirement
B) 16 or 18 (Varies by state)
C) 21
D) 12
  • 5. What should you look for when buying fireworks at a store?
A) Valid license and safety information
B) Brightest packaging
C) Lowest price
D) Largest selection
  • 6. What information should be printed on the firework?
A) Manufacturer's name and instructions
B) Customer reviews
C) Price and retailer
D) Best used by date
  • 7. What is a common type of consumer firework?
A) M-80s
B) Dynamite
C) Professional aerial shells
D) Fountains
  • 8. Which of the following is generally illegal to purchase?
A) Fountains
B) Sparklers
C) M-80s/Cherry Bombs
D) Smoke bombs
  • 9. Why is it important to buy fireworks from a reputable vendor?
A) Ensures quality and safety standards
B) Guarantees the best prices
C) Offers free shipping
D) Provides a wider selection
  • 10. What type of fireworks may require a permit?
A) Sparklers
B) Fountains
C) Snappers
D) Large aerial fireworks
  • 11. What is the primary safety concern with cheap fireworks?
A) Lack of colorful displays
B) Quieter explosions
C) Shorter duration
D) Unpredictable behavior
  • 12. What should you do with unused fireworks?
A) Return them to the store
B) Soak in water and dispose of properly
C) Save them for next year
D) Store them in a dry place
  • 13. What is the purpose of a fuse?
A) To control the colors
B) To measure the distance
C) To stabilize the firework
D) To ignite the firework safely
  • 14. Why should you avoid buying damaged fireworks?
A) They are bad luck
B) They are harder to light
C) They might be stolen
D) They are likely to malfunction
  • 15. What material should the surface you are lighting the fireworks on be?
A) Paper
B) Non-flammable surface
C) Grass
D) Wood
  • 16. What safety item should you keep nearby when lighting fireworks?
A) Cooking oil
B) Gasoline
C) A hammer
D) Water
  • 17. After purchasing, how should fireworks be stored?
A) Near flammable materials
B) Cool, dry place
C) In a car trunk
D) In direct sunlight
  • 18. What is the MOST important part of reading the firework instructions?
A) Understanding safety precautions
B) Determining the duration
C) Knowing the color sequence
D) Finding the price
  • 19. When should you let children handle fireworks?
A) Only after instruction
B) Only sparklers
C) With adult supervision
D) Never
  • 20. If a firework doesn't light, how long should you wait before approaching it?
A) 20 minutes
B) Immediately
C) 5 minutes
D) 1 minute
  • 21. What is a 'cake' firework?
A) A multi-shot firework
B) A low-impact firework
C) A training firework
D) A firework shaped like a cake
  • 22. Why should you NOT modify fireworks?
A) It reduces the display quality
B) It's dangerous and illegal
C) It's a waste of time
D) It voids the warranty
  • 23. What is the best type of lighter to use?
A) Butane lighter or punk
B) Gasoline
C) Matches
D) A candle
  • 24. How should you position fireworks when lighting them?
A) Hold in your hand
B) Point upwards
C) Point away from people and structures
D) Point towards open space
  • 25. What should you do if someone gets burned by a firework?
A) Seek immediate medical attention
B) Apply butter
C) Ignore it
D) Apply ice
  • 26. Why is it important to have a designated shooter?
A) To ensure responsible use
B) To supervise the guests
C) To take pictures
D) To light all the fireworks at once
  • 27. What is a common mistake people make when setting up fireworks?
A) Setting them off during the day
B) Using too much water
C) Wearing gloves
D) Not securing the fireworks properly
  • 28. What type of clothing is best to wear when using fireworks?
A) Anything goes
B) Nylon
C) Cotton or non-synthetic clothing
D) Polyester
  • 29. How far should spectators be from the fireworks display?
A) 5 feet
B) Right next to the display
C) 10 feet
D) A safe distance according to the firework's instructions
  • 30. What is the BEST way to dispose of fireworks debris?
A) Collect it and dispose of it properly
B) Burn it again
C) Bury it
D) Leave it for someone else to clean
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