How to clean and cook a fish over fire
  • 1. What is the first step when preparing a fish for cooking over a fire?
A) Cleaning the fish
B) Finding the perfect cooking stick
C) Marinating the fish
D) Building the fire
  • 2. What is the best tool for removing scales from a fish?
A) A descaler or the back of a knife
B) Sandpaper
C) A toothbrush
D) A sponge
  • 3. Which direction should you scrape the scales off the fish?
A) It doesn't matter
B) From head to tail
C) From tail to head
D) In a circular motion
  • 4. After scaling, what's the next crucial step?
A) Wrapping the fish in leaves
B) Oiling the fish
C) Gutting the fish
D) Salting the fish
  • 5. Where is the incision made to gut a fish?
A) Across the back
B) Through the head
C) From vent to gills
D) Around the tail
  • 6. What should you remove during the gutting process?
A) Only the intestines
B) All internal organs
C) Just the bones
D) Only the stomach
  • 7. After gutting, what should you do?
A) Immediately cook the fish
B) Dry the fish with a towel
C) Rinse the fish thoroughly
D) Salt the fish
  • 8. What type of wood is generally NOT recommended for cooking?
A) Any dry wood is fine
B) Resinous woods (pine, fir)
C) Fruit woods (apple, cherry)
D) Hardwoods (oak, maple)
  • 9. What is the ideal stage of the fire for cooking fish?
A) Hot embers
B) A completely extinguished fire
C) Large flames
D) Smoldering smoke
  • 10. How can you tell if the embers are hot enough?
A) You can hold your hand 4 inches above for only a few seconds.
B) You can easily touch the embers.
C) The embers are glowing blue.
D) There is no smoke.
  • 11. Which is a method to cook a fish over the fire?
A) Boiling in snow
B) Wrapping in leaves
C) Freezing
D) Drying in direct sunlight
  • 12. What type of leaves are suitable to wrap the fish with?
A) Pine needles
B) Poison ivy leaves
C) Any leaf will do
D) Large, edible leaves (banana, grape)
  • 13. What is the purpose of wrapping the fish in leaves?
A) To retain moisture and flavor
B) To keep bugs away
C) To make it cook faster
D) To make it look pretty
  • 14. What is another method of cooking a fish over the fire?
A) Skewering on a stick
B) Microwaving
C) Boiling in the river
D) Burying in the ground
  • 15. When skewering a fish, where should you insert the stick?
A) Just through the head
B) Randomly through the body
C) Through the mouth and out the tail
D) Just through the tail
  • 16. What can be used to season the fish before cooking?
A) Bleach
B) Gasoline
C) Motor oil
D) Salt, pepper, herbs
  • 17. How far away from the embers should you cook the fish?
A) Several inches
B) Directly on the embers
C) Far away as possible
D) Under the embers
  • 18. How do you know when the fish is cooked?
A) The bones are falling apart
B) The flesh is still translucent
C) The flesh is opaque and flakes easily
D) The fish is still cold
  • 19. What is the danger of undercooked fish?
A) It will cook later
B) Food poisoning
C) More nutrients
D) Increased flavor
  • 20. What is the danger of overcooked fish?
A) There is no danger
B) It becomes dry and tough
C) It becomes easier to digest
D) It becomes more flavorful
  • 21. What is a good way to keep the fish from sticking to the grill?
A) Oil the grill grate
B) Use paper towels instead
C) Just throw it on and hope for the best
D) Use sugar as an oil
  • 22. What is an important safety precaution when cooking over a fire?
A) Wear flammable clothing
B) Leave the fire unattended
C) Use gasoline to start the fire
D) Keep a bucket of water nearby
  • 23. How long should you let the fire burn down to embers?
A) Until it's completely out
B) 5 minutes
C) 1 hour and a half
D) 30-45 minutes
  • 24. What is a natural way to add flavor to fish cooked over fire?
A) Pouring in soda
B) Stuffing the cavity with herbs
C) Sprinkling with sand
D) Painting with ink
  • 25. When turning the fish on the fire, how should you do it?
A) Use your bare hands
B) Kick it with your foot
C) Gently and carefully
D) Flip it quickly
  • 26. What is the best way to extinguish the fire after cooking?
A) Let it burn itself out
B) Bury it with dirt
C) Cover it with gasoline
D) Pour water on it until it's completely out
  • 27. Can you cook frozen fish over a fire?
A) Yes, just add more cooking time
B) It's not recommended, thaw it first
C) Yes, the ice will protect it
D) Freezing makes it cook faster
  • 28. What should you do with the fish scraps after cleaning?
A) Dispose of them properly, far from camp
B) Bury them near the campsite
C) Leave them for the animals
D) Throw them back in the water
  • 29. What size fish is easiest to cook over a fire?
A) Extremely tiny fish, like minnows
B) Smaller fish, like trout
C) Any size is the same
D) Very large fish, like salmon
  • 30. Besides taste, what is a sign that the fish is done cooking?
A) External temperature reaches 100°F
B) Internal temperature reaches 145°F
C) The fish starts singing
D) The fire goes out
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