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How to build an A-frame shelter
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a location for your A-frame shelter?
A) Proximity to resources
B) Elevation
C) Scenic view
D) Flat ground
  • 2. What is the primary function of an A-frame shelter?
A) Food storage
B) Social gathering
C) Protection from the elements
D) Signaling for help
  • 3. What is generally the first step in building an A-frame?
A) Digging a foundation
B) Finding two sturdy support poles
C) Constructing a fire pit
D) Gathering thatching material
  • 4. What is the ideal angle for the 'A' in an A-frame shelter?
A) Around 30 degrees
B) Around 120 degrees
C) Around 90 degrees
D) Around 45-60 degrees
  • 5. What type of binding material is best for securing the frame?
A) Sand
B) Strong vines or cordage
C) Dry leaves
D) Loose soil
  • 6. What is the purpose of thatching the A-frame?
A) To attract animals
B) To camouflage the shelter
C) To add structural support
D) To provide insulation and waterproofing
  • 7. Which of these materials is NOT suitable for thatching?
A) Grass
B) Pine needles
C) Smooth rocks
D) Large leaves
  • 8. How should thatching materials be applied to the frame?
A) From bottom to top, overlapping each layer
B) In vertical strips
C) From top to bottom, in a single layer
D) Randomly, to ensure complete coverage
  • 9. What is a ridgepole?
A) A vertical pole supporting the entrance
B) A pole used for signaling
C) A pole used for hanging food
D) A horizontal pole connecting the top of the A-frame
  • 10. Why is it important to leave a small opening at the top of the A-frame?
A) For animal entry
B) For rain collection
C) For ventilation
D) For stargazing
  • 11. What should you do to reinforce the base of the A-frame?
A) Cover it with mud
B) Leave it exposed for ventilation
C) Pour water around it
D) Secure it with rocks or additional supports
  • 12. Which is the best way to waterproof the A-frame if you lack tarps?
A) Cover with dry twigs
B) Cover it with sand
C) Apply layers of overlapping thatching
D) Leave it open to dry out
  • 13. What is a potential fire hazard near an A-frame shelter?
A) Large rocks
B) Dry thatching material
C) Wet ground
D) Green leaves
  • 14. Why is it important to clear the area around the shelter?
A) To create a more comfortable living space
B) To prevent the spread of fire and deter pests
C) To improve the view
D) To attract animals for hunting
  • 15. What should you consider when positioning the A-frame entrance?
A) Facing towards the rising sun
B) Facing downhill
C) Facing away from prevailing winds
D) Facing towards a water source
  • 16. What tool is most helpful for cutting poles and branches?
A) A saw or hatchet
B) A shovel
C) A rake
D) Your hands
  • 17. What is a good way to create a door for an A-frame?
A) Build a solid wooden door
B) Leave the entrance open
C) Hang a blanket or hide
D) Stack rocks across the entrance
  • 18. What is the best way to insulate the floor of the A-frame?
A) Leaving it bare
B) Pouring water on it
C) Covering it with leaves, pine needles, or grass
D) Covering it with mud
  • 19. If using branches for the A-frame, what type is strongest?
A) Dry, dead branches
B) Brittle branches
C) Rotting branches
D) Green, living branches
  • 20. What is the purpose of a debris bed inside the shelter?
A) Water collection
B) Firewood storage
C) Insulation and comfort
D) Food storage
  • 21. How can you improve the stability of the A-frame in windy conditions?
A) Angling the shelter into the wind
B) Leaving gaps in the thatching
C) Building a fire next to it
D) Building the shelter taller
  • 22. What is the most sustainable approach to building an A-Frame?
A) Using fallen branches and natural resources.
B) Cutting down trees for construction.
C) Importing materials from a store.
D) Using synthetic materials whenever possible.
  • 23. What is the role of crossbeams in A-frame construction?
A) Adding structural support and stability.
B) To block sunlight.
C) A place to hang tools.
D) Purely decorative purpose.
  • 24. What is a potential disadvantage of an A-frame shelter?
A) Limited headroom near the edges
B) High visibility
C) Difficult construction
D) Poor insulation
  • 25. What size should an A-frame be?
A) Always small to conserve materials.
B) It doesn't matter the size.
C) Large enough for the number of occupants.
D) As large as possible to store gear.
  • 26. What can be used to secure the door covering, such as a blanket?
A) Glue
B) Staples
C) Nails
D) Vines or cordage
  • 27. Why should you avoid building your shelter in a low-lying area?
A) Risk of flooding
B) Lack of sunlight
C) Poor view
D) Too many insects
  • 28. What safety precaution should you take when using a sharp tool?
A) Wear gloves only if you want to.
B) Cut away from your body.
C) Cut towards your body.
D) Hold the wood in your lap.
  • 29. How can you create a smoke escape in an A-frame if you plan on having a fire?
A) Use a lot of wet wood to minimize smoke.
B) Leave an opening at the top near the ridge.
C) Never have a fire inside the shelter.
D) Build the fire right next to the door.
  • 30. What is the last step to do before occupying the A-frame?
A) Leave it to cure for 1 week
B) Thoroughly inspect the structural integrity
C) Invite all the forest animals inside
D) Start a large fire inside
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