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