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Knife Safety Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why are sharp knives safer (mark all that apply)
a)
They cut through food much easier
b)
They require less pressure to cut
c)
They don't slip as easily on food as a dull knife does
d)
Dull knives are actually safer because your cut won't be as bad
2.
How should you walk with the knife
a)
With the knife down at your side, holding your arm stiff
b)
With the knife down at your side, swinging your arm
c)
With the knife out in front
3.
Describe the guiding hand
a)

With your fingers curled inward, and your thumb tucked behind your fingers

b)

With your fingers curled and thumb stick

c)

With your fingers sticking out flat on the food

4.
Why do you use a guiding hand?
a)
To prevent burns
b)
To prevent cuts
c)
To help you walk with the knife
5.
Describe how to properly hold the knife when cutting
a)

With your hand wrapped around the handle, and thumb on the back of the knife

b)

With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger straight along the back of the knife blade

c)

With your hand wrapped around the handle, and your index finger and thumb firmly pinching the back of the knife blade near the handle (pinch grip)

6.
Where should you put the knife when you are done using it?
a)

On the counter next to the sink so it can be washed intentionally

b)

Inside the sink to soak and get fully cleaned

c)

Inside the dishwasher to sanitize it

7.
Why should you NEVER put a knife in the sink? (mark ALL that apply)
a)

Someone could reach in, not know it is there, and cut themselves

b)

The knife gets too clean

c)

It can be difficult to see the knife under water, or other dishes

d)

The knife might get more sharp

8.

How should you wash the knife (mark all that apply)

a)

By carefully wiping the blade

b)

By scrubbing the sharp part of the blade directly

9.
If a knife falls....
a)

ALWAYS try and catch it

b)

Catch it if it seems safe

c)

Step out of the way and let it fall

10.
How can you stabilize the cutting board?
a)

Wet paper towel

b)

Rubber Mat

c)

Press down on the board while you cut to keep it still

d)

With tape

11.
What should you say when walking behind someone with a knife?
a)
Knife behind
b)
Look Out
c)
You don't need to say anything
d)
Just stare at them and whisper knife behind so our class doesn't get too loud
12.
What should you do if someone cuts themselves with a knife on accident? (mark ALL that apply)
a)

Throw the contaminated food away

b)

Wash the cut, and apply pressure, if needed

c)

Tell the teacher immediately, even if it is super small

d)

If the cut is small, you don't need to say anything