Survival Quiz

You’re alone in the wilds. You have no idea how long it will take for someone to find you. What is your greatest danger?

• Starvation and lack of water
•  Panic
• Attack by wild animals, especially at night

Your airplane has crashed in the mountains. You’re one of several survivors. This is what you do: 

• Climb to the top of the nearest mountain and build a signal fire. 
•  Make short trips; a road may be nearby 
•  Stay put and wait for rescue. 

It’s cold and you have no fire. In order to keep warm you would: 

• Remain motionless to conserve energy. 
• Exercise vigorously
• Cover your head.

The temperature is below zero, but there are clothing and blankets in the crashed plane. Your best course is to:

• Bundle up with everything you can find.
• Avoid perspiring.
• Keep your feet warm.

You suspect that searchers may be in the woods looking for you. You would:

• Scream several times
• Build a fire and make smoke signals.
• Try to find your way toward the rescue party.

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A search plane flies overhead. In order to attract a plane’s attention, you:

• Use the mirror in your compact as a signal 
• Wave your most colorful piece of clothing.
•  Climb to the top of a tree.

You suspect it may be many days before you’re found. Your greatest concern is: 

• Lack of food 
• Lack of water
• Lack of shelter

If you’re starving, there’s one tasty wild animal you can capture without traps or weapons:

•  Rabbit 
• Woodchuck 
•  Porcupine

Your airliner has crashed in deep snow and the temperature is below zero. The warmest place to be is:

•  In the broken body of the crashed plane 
•  Under the snow
• Inside a tent made of seat cushions and parachutes. 

When snow is on the ground, snow blindness is a danger. You have no sunglasses, therefore you: 

• Close your eyes frequently as soon as they start hurting.
• Shade your eyes whenever the sun is shining.
•  Shade your eyes whether there is sunshine or not

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