How to build a fire with matches
  • 1. What is the first and most crucial step in building a fire with matches?
A) Gathering dry tinder
B) Finding a suitable location
C) Arranging the kindling
D) Striking the match
  • 2. Which of these materials makes the best tinder?
A) Dry birch bark
B) Wet wood
C) Green leaves
D) Damp grass
  • 3. What is the purpose of kindling?
A) To catch the flame from the tinder and build a larger fire
B) To block the wind
C) To create smoke
D) To provide a base for the fire
  • 4. How should you strike a match?
A) On your shoe
B) Away from your body
C) In the air
D) Towards your body
  • 5. What should you do immediately after striking the match?
A) Throw it on the kindling
B) Blow on it hard
C) Drop it on the ground
D) Cup your hands around the flame to protect it from the wind
  • 6. How do you feed the fire once the kindling is burning?
A) Smother it with large logs
B) Pour water on it
C) Gradually add larger pieces of wood
D) Leave it unattended
  • 7. What is the best type of wood to use for a long-lasting fire?
A) Rotten wood
B) Softwood (pine, fir)
C) Hardwood (oak, maple)
D) Green wood
  • 8. Why is it important to choose a safe location for your fire?
A) To attract animals
B) To cook food
C) To keep warm
D) To prevent wildfires
  • 9. What is a good way to protect your fire from the wind?
A) Build a windbreak
B) Remove all the fuel
C) Fan the flames
D) Pour gasoline on it
  • 10. What should you do before leaving a fire unattended?
A) Extinguish it completely
B) Let it burn out on its own
C) Cover it with leaves
D) Move it to a different location
  • 11. What is the 'teepee' fire structure good for?
A) Producing lots of smoke
B) Quickly establishing a flame
C) Slow burning
D) Cooking food
  • 12. What is the 'log cabin' fire structure good for?
A) Very hot cooking fire
B) Smokeless fire
C) Long, slow burning fire
D) Quick bursts of flame
  • 13. What is a safe distance to clear around a fire pit?
A) 1 foot
B) 10 feet
C) 3 feet
D) No clearing necessary
  • 14. If your matches are damp, what can you try?
A) Dry them in the sun or inside your clothing
B) Rub them against a rock
C) Soak them in water
D) Throw them away
  • 15. What is the best way to extinguish a fire?
A) Pour gasoline on it
B) Cover it with dirt
C) Douse it with water and stir the ashes
D) Leave it to burn out
  • 16. What is the most important safety precaution when using matches?
A) Store them in a waterproof container
B) Play with them indoors
C) Give them to children
D) Leave them lying around
  • 17. Why is it important to elevate your firewood off the ground?
A) To hide it from animals
B) To make it easier to carry
C) To keep it dry
D) To help it burn faster
  • 18. What does 'fire lay' refer to?
A) The type of matches used
B) The color of the flames
C) The location of the fire
D) The arrangement of tinder, kindling, and fuel wood
  • 19. What is char cloth used for?
A) Cooking food
B) Extinguishing a fire
C) Making the fire burn hotter
D) Catching a spark easily
  • 20. What is the buddy system good for when starting a fire?
A) Making the process more fun
B) Dividing the work
C) Taking pictures
D) Ensuring safety and assistance
  • 21. Which is NOT a good source of natural tinder?
A) Bird nests
B) Green moss
C) Dry leaves
D) Pine needles
  • 22. What is the 'upside-down' fire lay designed for?
A) Burning for a long time with minimal tending
B) Creating a large, quick flame
C) Cooking efficiently
D) Producing a lot of smoke
  • 23. What should you do if the tinder catches, but the kindling doesn't?
A) Add more tinder carefully
B) Smother the tinder
C) Give up and try again later
D) Blow on the kindling hard
  • 24. Why is it important to have a water source nearby?
A) To wash your hands
B) To cook food
C) To stay hydrated
D) To extinguish the fire quickly if needed
  • 25. What is a fire starter?
A) A manufactured product designed to easily ignite tinder
B) A technique for building a fire
C) A safety precaution
D) A specific type of wood
  • 26. Why should you avoid using accelerants like gasoline?
A) They make the fire too hot
B) They ruin the taste of cooked food
C) They attract animals
D) They are dangerous and can cause explosions
  • 27. What does it mean for firewood to be 'seasoned'?
A) It has been stored for a long time
B) It has been cut into specific lengths
C) It has been dried out to reduce moisture content
D) It has been treated with chemicals
  • 28. What is the best way to ensure that a fire is completely out?
A) Pour sand on it and leave
B) Douse it with water, stir the ashes, and check for remaining hot spots
C) Cover it with dirt and leave
D) Let it burn down to embers and leave
  • 29. What is one way to create a 'bird's nest' for tinder?
A) Stack rocks around the fire pit
B) Loosely gather dry, fluffy materials into a ball shape
C) Dig a hole in the ground
D) Build a small teepee of twigs
  • 30. What is the benefit of using split wood instead of whole logs?
A) Whole logs are easier to stack
B) Whole logs burn longer
C) Split wood is harder to find
D) Split wood dries faster and burns more easily
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