How to start a fire using a bow drill (friction fire) - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary principle behind starting a fire with a bow drill?
A) Friction creating heat
B) Chemical reaction
C) Using a magnifying glass
D) Focusing sunlight
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally preferred for the spindle?
A) Green wood
B) Hardwood
C) Softwood
D) Petrified wood
  • 3. What is the purpose of the handhold?
A) Holding the tinder
B) Applying downward pressure to the spindle
C) Guiding the bow
D) Protecting the bow
  • 4. What is the ideal shape for the bow?
A) Sharply angled
B) Perfectly straight
C) Circular
D) Slightly curved
  • 5. What is the purpose of the notch in the fireboard?
A) To collect the ember
B) To hold the spindle in place
C) To lubricate the spindle
D) To improve airflow
  • 6. What is char cloth typically made of?
A) Plastic
B) Cotton
C) Silk
D) Wool
  • 7. What material is typically used for the bow string?
A) Chain
B) Wire
C) Paracord
D) Elastic
  • 8. Why is proper posture important when using a bow drill?
A) Impresses onlookers
B) Conserves energy
C) Reduces noise
D) Looks more professional
  • 9. What is the best technique for blowing the ember into flame?
A) Hard, forceful breaths
B) Using a bellows
C) Gentle, steady breaths
D) Holding your breath
  • 10. What should you do if smoke starts to appear, but no ember forms?
A) Continue drilling, increasing pressure
B) Stop immediately and start over
C) Lubricate the spindle
D) Add more tinder
  • 11. What is the purpose of lubrication (such as pine resin) on the spindle?
A) Waterproof the spindle
B) Reduce friction at the handhold
C) Strengthen the spindle
D) Increase friction at the fireboard
  • 12. What should the diameter of the spindle be, roughly?
A) Hair-sized
B) Baseball bat-sized
C) Tree trunk-sized
D) Pencil-sized
  • 13. What is the ideal consistency for the tinder bundle?
A) Oily and greasy
B) Solid and hard
C) Dense and wet
D) Fluffy and dry
  • 14. What is the 'socket' of the handhold typically made of?
A) Plastic
B) Hard material like stone or bone
C) Metal
D) Soft material like cloth
  • 15. Why is it important to 'season' your bow drill set?
A) To add flavor to the wood
B) To make it waterproof
C) To prevent insects
D) To allow the wood to dry and harden
  • 16. Which of these is the LEAST suitable wood for a fireboard?
A) Cottonwood
B) Cedar
C) Oak
D) Aspen
  • 17. What does 'tinder' refer to?
A) The bow string
B) Easily combustible material
C) The spindle
D) The fireboard
  • 18. What is the first step after creating an ember?
A) Blowing on the spindle
B) Adding more fuel to the fireboard
C) Throwing the ember directly into the campfire
D) Transferring it to the tinder bundle
  • 19. How do you know when the ember is ready to be transferred?
A) It disappears
B) It's completely black
C) It's cold to the touch
D) It glows brightly and produces smoke
  • 20. What should you do to prepare the spindle before using it?
A) Ensure it's smooth and rounded
B) Sharpen it to a point
C) Soak it in water
D) Cover it in glue
  • 21. What is the 'bearing block' also known as?
A) Handhold
B) Bow
C) Fireboard
D) Spindle
  • 22. What part of the process requires the most patience?
A) Making the tools
B) Finding the right wood
C) Lighting the tinder bundle
D) Developing the ember
  • 23. Why should you practice fire making with a bow drill?
A) To show off your skills
B) To develop muscle memory and technique
C) Because it's easy
D) To waste time
  • 24. What is the correct order of materials to make a fire?
A) Ember, tinder, kindling, fuel wood
B) Fuel wood, kindling, tinder, ember
C) Tinder, fuel wood, kindling, ember
D) Kindling, fuel wood, ember, tinder
  • 25. What is 'feathering'?
A) Smoothing the spindle
B) Protecting the tinder from the wind
C) Attaching feathers to the bow
D) Creating thin shavings of wood for kindling
  • 26. What size kindling should be added to the tinder?
A) Wet branches
B) Large logs
C) Small, dry twigs
D) Green leaves
  • 27. What is the primary danger of bow drill fire starting?
A) Drowning
B) Explosions
C) Friction burns
D) Animal attacks
  • 28. Why should you use dry wood?
A) It's heavier
B) It's prettier
C) It's easier to find
D) It ignites easier
  • 29. What direction should you face when building a fire?
A) Away from the wind
B) Perpendicular to the wind
C) It doesn't matter
D) Into the wind
  • 30. Why is it important to have a flat surface when using the bow drill?
A) Looks more professional
B) Reduces noise
C) Provides stability
D) Helps to keep insects away
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