Survival Skills and Challenges in War

The speaker shares their experience growing up in El Salvador during the civil war, where they learned survival skills such as making slingshots and snares. These skills were crucial for avoiding military capture. After moving to the United States, the speaker aimed to teach survival techniques, including fire-making and shelter-building. Despite missing family, the speaker is committed to enduring a challenging survival experience, drawing on past hardships to persevere.

What survival skills did the narrator learn during the civil war in El Salvador?

• How to fly a plane

• How to cook gourmet meals

• How to make slingshots and snares

• How to build a boat

Why was it important for the narrator to be aware of his surroundings during the civil war?

• To avoid getting lost

• To find hidden treasures

• To avoid being caught by the military

• To locate water sources

What did the narrator aim to teach after moving to the United States?

• Survival skills like making fires and shelters

• Advanced mathematics

• Foreign languages

• How to play musical instruments

Which skill is NOT mentioned by the narrator as part of his survival teaching?

• Navigating by stars

• Making fires

• Building shelters

• Recognizing edible plants

What personal challenge does the narrator mention while being away from his family?

• Learning a new language

• Missing his daughter's birthday

• Building a new house

• Finding a new job

What does the narrator believe will help him survive for a hundred days?

• His physical strength

• His commitment and hard work

• His ability to make friends

• His financial resources