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How to build a fire - Test
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  • 1. What is the most important thing to consider when building a fire in extreme cold?
A) Using gasoline to accelerate the fire
B) Staying dry and protected from the wind
C) Starting the fire directly on the snow
D) Having the biggest pile of wood possible
  • 2. What is the best type of tinder to use in damp conditions?
A) Pine needles
B) Birch bark
C) Cottonwood fluff
D) Dry grass
  • 3. What is the purpose of kindling?
A) To instantly create a roaring fire
B) To transition the flame from tinder to larger fuel
C) To smother the fire and create smoke signals
D) To add a pleasant smell to the fire
  • 4. What is the best wood for a long-lasting fire?
A) Rotten wood
B) Green wood
C) Softwood
D) Hardwood
  • 5. Why is it important to gather more fuel than you think you'll need?
A) Conditions can change, and you might need more fuel than anticipated
B) It's not important, just grab what you can.
C) You can sell the extra fuel to other people.
D) You can use the extra fuel to build a shelter.
  • 6. What is a teepee fire structure good for?
A) Creating a fire that's easy to extinguish
B) Creating a fire that's resistant to wind
C) Creating a hot, fast-burning fire
D) Creating a slow-burning, smoky fire
  • 7. What is a log cabin fire structure good for?
A) Creating a very hot, intense fire
B) Creating a long-lasting, stable fire
C) Creating a fire that's easy to start
D) Creating a fire that requires little fuel
  • 8. What is the primary danger of using liquid fuel accelerants (like gasoline)?
A) A more pleasant aroma
B) Explosions and burns
C) Better fuel efficiency
D) Increased warmth
  • 9. What should you do if your tinder won't catch?
A) Give up and wait for help
B) Pour more fuel on it
C) Try a different type of tinder or prepare it more carefully
D) Use larger pieces of wood
  • 10. Where should you build your fire?
A) On a pile of dry leaves for easy ignition
B) Underneath a tree for shelter
C) On bare ground or a fire pit, away from flammable materials
D) Inside your tent for warmth
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a sign of hypothermia?
A) Slurred speech
B) Shivering
C) Sweating profusely
D) Confusion
  • 12. What is the 'buddy system' and why is it important when building a fire in a survival situation?
A) Having someone watch over you in case of an accident
B) Sharing your firewood equally
C) Building the fire together to save time
D) Taking turns guarding the fire at night
  • 13. How should you extinguish a fire completely?
A) Pour gasoline on it to ensure it's completely out
B) Douse it with water and stir the ashes until they are cool
C) Cover it with dirt and leave
D) Let it burn out on its own
  • 14. Why is it important to have a fire even if you have warm clothing?
A) It is not important if you have warm clothing
B) For morale, warmth, cooking, and signaling
C) Just for aesthetics
D) To attract wild animals
  • 15. What does 'tinder' refer to?
A) Easily combustible material that catches a spark
B) A specific type of tree bark
C) Large pieces of wood used for a long-lasting fire
D) The rocks used to create a spark
  • 16. What is the primary function of a fire in a survival situation?
A) Having a light source
B) Keeping animals away
C) Thermoregulation
D) Making smores
  • 17. Which type of fire structure is best for cooking over?
A) Log Cabin Fire
B) Upside-Down Fire
C) Hunter's Fire
D) Teepee fire
  • 18. What is the most important safety precaution when building a fire?
A) Building the fire as quickly as possible
B) Wearing fire-resistant clothing
C) Clearing the surrounding area of flammable materials
D) Building a fire during high wind conditions
  • 19. What is the best way to protect a fire from rain?
A) Building the fire in a low-lying area
B) Ignoring the rain and hoping the fire stays lit
C) Building a small shelter over the fire
D) Pouring gasoline on the fire
  • 20. Why is it important to keep your firewood dry?
A) Wet wood is difficult to ignite and burns inefficiently
B) Wet wood burns hotter and faster
C) Wet wood produces less smoke
D) Wet wood is easier to carry
  • 21. What is char cloth and why is it useful?
A) Cloth that has been slowly burned, used to catch a spark easily
B) Water-proof cloth used to protect the fire
C) Cloth used to clean soot off pots
D) Cloth used to put out a fire
  • 22. Which is the best method to dry out damp tinder or kindling?
A) Holding it close to your body heat, inside your clothing
B) Leaving it on top of the fire
C) Spraying it with fuel accelerant
D) Burying it in the ground
  • 23. What is a Dakota Fire Pit?
A) A large campfire used by the Dakota tribe
B) A fire pit made of Dakota sandstone
C) A fire built on a river bank to signal others
D) A fire built in a hole for more efficient burning and less smoke
  • 24. If you only have one match, what is the best way to ensure you can light the fire?
A) Strike the match directly into a large pile of wood
B) Prepare everything perfectly beforehand and shield the flame from the wind
C) Use the match to light a piece of paper, then use the paper to light the tinder
D) Split the match in half
  • 25. What is the relationship between the size of the firewood and the stage of the fire?
A) Start with small kindling and gradually increase the size of the wood as the fire grows
B) Use the same size wood throughout the entire fire
C) The size of the wood doesn't matter
D) Start with the largest pieces of wood possible
  • 26. Why is ventilation important when using a fire indoors (e.g., a cabin)?
A) To let the smoke out
B) To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
C) To make the fire burn hotter
D) To keep the fire from spreading
  • 27. How can you create a makeshift fire starter if you don't have matches or a lighter?
A) Using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight on dry tinder
B) Rubbing two large logs together
C) Using friction to create a spark with a bow drill or hand drill
D) Pouring water on dry tinder to make it ignite
  • 28. What is the proper way to store firewood?
A) Submerged in water to keep it from drying out
B) Inside your tent or shelter
C) Off the ground, covered, and in a well-ventilated area
D) Stacked directly on the ground, uncovered
  • 29. What should you do if the fire starts to spread uncontrollably?
A) Hope it burns itself out
B) Run away and find help
C) Extinguish it immediately with water or dirt
D) Try to contain it with more firewood
  • 30. What is a good indicator that you have built a successful fire?
A) The fire produces a lot of smoke
B) The fire burns extremely quickly
C) The fire is self-sustaining and doesn't require constant attention
D) The fire is small and difficult to see
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