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How to start a fire using flint and steel - Test
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary goal when starting a fire with flint and steel?
A) Producing a large flame immediately
B) Making thick smoke
C) Heating the steel until it glows
D) Creating an ember
  • 2. What type of rock is typically used as the 'flint' in a flint and steel fire starting kit?
A) Limestone
B) Granite
C) Sandstone
D) Chert
  • 3. What material is the 'steel' component usually made of?
A) Stainless steel
B) High carbon steel
C) Aluminum
D) Copper
  • 4. What is the term for the flammable material used to catch the spark?
A) Fuelwood
B) Charcoal
C) Kindling
D) Tinder
  • 5. Which of these is a good natural tinder?
A) Birch bark
B) Wet grass
C) Green leaves
D) Fresh pine needles
  • 6. What is charred cloth?
A) A material used to protect the steel
B) A type of fire-retardant clothing
C) A special type of rope
D) Partially burned fabric that easily catches a spark
  • 7. How should you hold the flint and steel when striking?
A) Steel held steady, strike with the flint
B) Flint held steady, strike with the steel
C) Hold each item on the ground and kick
D) Hold both and strike together
  • 8. What motion is best for striking the flint and steel?
A) Pushing motion
B) Circular grinding motion
C) Upward tapping motion
D) Downward slicing motion
  • 9. What are you trying to create when striking the flint and steel?
A) Heat
B) Smoke
C) Light
D) Sparks
  • 10. What do you do with the ember once it's formed?
A) Blow on it directly
B) Add more steel shavings to it
C) Carefully transfer it to a tinder bundle
D) Place it directly on kindling
  • 11. What is a tinder bundle?
A) A bird's nest-like structure of dry, flammable material
B) A collection of large logs
C) A small metal container for tinder
D) A type of fire starter sold in stores
  • 12. How do you encourage the ember in the tinder bundle to grow into a flame?
A) Gently blow on it
B) Leave it alone
C) Pour water on it
D) Smother it with more tinder
  • 13. What is kindling?
A) A chemical accelerant
B) The main fuel source for the ember
C) Small, dry twigs used to build the flame
D) Large logs used for long-lasting fires
  • 14. What is the best way to add kindling to the tinder bundle?
A) Damp, to control the flame
B) All at once, in a large pile
C) Packed tightly around the tinder bundle
D) Gradually, starting with the smallest pieces
  • 15. What type of wood is ideal for fuelwood (larger pieces after kindling)?
A) Rotten wood
B) Painted or treated wood
C) Green, freshly cut softwood
D) Dry, seasoned hardwood
  • 16. Why is it important to use dry wood?
A) It burns more easily and produces more heat
B) It is easier to find
C) It is less likely to attract insects
D) It burns slower and produces less smoke
  • 17. What is a safe distance to clear around your fire pit?
A) At least 10 feet
B) It doesn't matter
C) At least 1 foot
D) At least 3 feet
  • 18. What is a good safety measure to have on hand when starting a fire?
A) More tinder
B) Water or sand
C) Gasoline
D) Cooking oil
  • 19. When extinguishing a fire, what is the most important thing to ensure?
A) That the wood is charred black
B) That the ashes are still hot
C) That all embers are completely out
D) That the area is still smoky
  • 20. What should you do with the ashes after the fire is completely out?
A) Bury them
B) Leave them in the fire pit
C) Scatter them or dispose of them properly
D) Use them as fertilizer immediately
  • 21. What is Amadou?
A) A type of processed fungus used as tinder.
B) A poisonous plant to avoid.
C) A type of flint.
D) A type of steel.
  • 22. Why is it important to keep your tinder dry?
A) Wet tinder burns hotter.
B) Wet tinder smells better.
C) Wet tinder will not catch a spark.
D) Wet tinder is easier to ignite.
  • 23. What angle is best to hold the flint against the steel when striking?
A) Any angle will work
B) Almost parallel (close to 0 degrees)
C) A slight angle, around 45 degrees
D) Perfectly perpendicular (90 degrees)
  • 24. What is 'fatwood'?
A) Pine wood saturated with resin
B) A wood-like polymer
C) Any wood with a high moisture content
D) A type of processed animal fat
  • 25. Why should you avoid using softwood as fuelwood in certain situations?
A) It is too expensive.
B) It burns too slowly.
C) It burns quickly and produces more smoke.
D) It is too heavy to carry.
  • 26. What is the purpose of charring the tinder?
A) To make it stronger
B) To lower its ignition temperature
C) To make it easier to carry
D) To make it more water-resistant
  • 27. If your tinder is damp, what can you do to try and dry it out?
A) Freeze it
B) Soak it in gasoline
C) Place it directly on the fire
D) Keep it close to your body heat
  • 28. What is the 'feather stick' method used for?
A) Creating fine, dry shavings for kindling
B) Protecting the tinder from the wind
C) Sharpening the flint
D) Carrying embers
  • 29. Why is it important to practice fire starting in different conditions?
A) Because it's required by law
B) To gain experience and adapt to challenges
C) To show off your skills to others
D) To attract wildlife
  • 30. What is a good indicator that your ember is ready to be transferred to the tinder bundle?
A) It is cool to the touch.
B) It is completely black.
C) It is producing a lot of smoke.
D) It is glowing brightly and has started to spread.
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